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291 results about "Tissue Processing" patented technology

Cleaning and preparation of tissues for further use in biological products.

Optical transfer device for tissue treatment

The present disclosure relates to an optical transfer device for tissue treatment. An optical transfer device of the present disclosure includes an optical probe having a light divergence part at the longitudinal end thereof, and a coating part configured to surround the optical probe, wherein the coating part includes a light diffusion part formed at the end thereof configured to cover the light divergence part, the light diffusion part having multiple grooves formed thereon.
Owner:PUKYONG NAT UNIV IND ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUND

Disinfection device for wet tissue production and processing

The utility model discloses a disinfection device for wet tissue production and processing, and relates to the technical field of wet tissue processing. The disinfection device comprises a manufactured frame and a cover body, the top end of the manufactured frame is provided with a collecting mechanism used for recycling disinfectant, and the top face of the manufactured frame is provided with a water tank used for containing the disinfectant. According to the wet tissue disinfection device, wet tissues are transversely moved into the cover body through the conveying mechanism, disinfectant in the water tank is extracted through the spraying disinfection mechanism and uniformly sprayed to the surfaces of the wet tissues, and at the moment, redundant disinfectant flows back to the interior of the water tank after being filtered by the collecting mechanism; the wet tissue sprayed with the disinfectant is transversely moved through the conveying mechanism, so that the wet tissue is extruded by the pressing wheel and the conveying mechanism at the joint of the surface of the pressing wheel and the wet tissue through the extrusion mechanism, the disinfectant sucked in the wet tissue is discharged, waste of the disinfectant is avoided, and subsequent drying of the wet tissue is facilitated.
Owner:FOSHAN KELIN SENPU CLEANING PROD CO LTD

Method for tissue treatment by surgical instrument

A method for treating tissue using a surgical instrument including at least one electrode and a staple cartridge is disclosed. The method includes causing the at least one electrode to deliver a therapeutic energy to the tissue in a first phase of a surgical treatment by the surgical instrument, deploying staples from the staple cartridge into the tissue in a second phase of the surgical treatment, monitoring a first tissue property in the first phase of the surgical treatment, switching from the first phase to the second phase if at least one of two conditions is met, setting a parameter of the second phase of the surgical treatment based on at least one measurement of the first tissue property determined in the first phase of the surgical treatment, and monitoring a second tissue property, different from the first tissue property, in the second phase of the surgical treatment.
Owner:CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL

Disinfection device for wet tissue processing

The utility model relates to the technical field of wet tissue processing, in particular to a disinfection device for wet tissue processing, which comprises a box body, a mounting plate, a water tank, a draining plate and a connecting mechanism, the mounting plate is arranged behind the box body, a liquid outlet component is arranged at the bottom of the front side of the box body, the water tank is arranged on the mounting plate, and the draining plate is arranged on the mounting plate. A liquid inlet assembly is arranged at the top of one side of the water tank, a liquid spraying assembly is arranged at the bottom of the front face of the water tank, the draining plate is connected with the mounting plate through the connecting mechanism, the connecting mechanism comprises a first sliding groove, a first sliding block, an open groove, a hinge assembly, a movable frame, a second sliding groove and a second sliding block, the first sliding groove is formed in the draining plate, and the second sliding block is arranged in the open groove. One end of the first sliding block is in sliding connection with the first sliding groove, the open groove is formed in the mounting plate, the other end of the first sliding block extends into the open groove, and the disinfection device for wet tissue processing solves the problem that existing equipment is inconvenient to clean.
Owner:SHANDONG RENHANG MEDICAL SUPPLIES CO LTD

Metal foreign matter detection device

The utility model relates to the field of wet tissue processing, in particular to a metal foreign matter detection device which comprises a workbench, table legs, a conveying mechanism and a detection classification mechanism. The conveying mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the workbench and used for fixing wet tissues and conveying the wet tissues to a detection point; the detecting and classifying mechanism is arranged on the top of the workbench and used for detecting the content of metal foreign matter of the wet tissue at a fixed point and separating qualified products from defective products. Through the arrangement of the conveying mechanism, wet tissues are conveyed and detected at fixed points, continuous and rapid metal impurity detection can be realized, manual intervention is reduced, the production efficiency is improved, meanwhile, the consistency of a detection environment can be ensured, and the influence of factors such as position change or vibration on a detection result is reduced, so that the detection accuracy is improved, and the detection efficiency is improved. And the wet tissues can pass through the metal detector one by one, so that missing detection is effectively avoided, and each wet tissue is ensured to be fully detected.
Owner:HUBEI RUNFANG HYGIENE PROD CO LTD

Dental pulp tissue treatment device

The utility model discloses a dental pulp tissue processing device which comprises a base, a guide cylinder, an upper end cover and an extrusion mechanism, external threads are arranged on the edge of the upper end face of the base and the edge of the bottom end face of the upper end cover, and internal threads are arranged on the edge of the upper end face of the guide cylinder and the edge of the lower end face of the guide cylinder. The base and the upper end cover are installed at the upper end and the lower end of the guide cylinder through external threads and internal threads respectively, a limiting groove is dug in the upper end face of the base, and a first magnetic block is embedded in the upper end face of the upper end cover. Firstly, the base and the upper end cover are in threaded connection with the guide cylinder through the external thread and the internal thread, during connection, teeth are placed on the inner side of the limiting groove, the rotating handle is rotated, the screw rod descends, the teeth are pressed through the pressing block, the fragmentation degree of the teeth is observed, and when the teeth are fragmented or pulp tissue is observed to be broken, rotation of the rotating handle is stopped; the base is gently screwed off, and the dental pulp tissue is gently picked out from the broken teeth by using tweezers, so that the tissue separation work is carried out.
Owner:山东水发生命科学研究有限公司

Microblade structure and method of treating tissue

ActiveUS12778662B2Electrical conductorSurgery
Structures for treating tissue with high-frequency energy, methods of making a structure for treating tissue with high-frequency energy, and methods of treating tissue with high-frequency energy. A structure for use in treating tissue may include multiple microblades composed of an electrical conductor. Each of the microblades may include a shaft and a tip arranged adjacent to an end of the shaft. The tip includes multiple surfaces that surround a solid core of the tip and at least two of the surfaces may taper toward the end of the shaft.
Owner:SOLTA MEDICAL IRELAND LTD

Reagent bottle, tissue dehydration equipment and tissue treatment equipment

The utility model discloses a reagent bottle, tissue dehydration equipment and tissue treatment equipment, and relates to the technical field of medical examination. The reagent bottle comprises a bottle body, wherein a cavity for accommodating a solution is formed in the bottle body; at least one opening communicated with the cavity is also formed, and the solution flows into the cavity through the opening; a connecting part is arranged in the cavity, the two ends of the connecting part are connected with the two inner walls oppositely arranged in the cavity respectively, and the connecting part is located in the middle of the inner walls. According to the reagent bottle, not only is the local rigidity improved, but also the possibility of forming process problems such as sink marks and warping of the bottle body is reduced, the anti-swelling performance of the reagent bottle is guaranteed, and meanwhile the cost and the process feasibility are considered.
Owner:DAKEWE SHENZHEN MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD

Apparatus and associated methods for reducing fluid in biopsy tissue handling system for improving imaging quality

A tissue holder assembly includes: a base comprising a bottom member, a central hub extending upwardly from the bottom member, and a circumferential sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom member radially spaced apart from the hub, the circumferential sidewall surrounding the hub and defining an interior region configured for accommodating a cylindrical tissue holder; the base further comprising a raised platform spaced upwardly apart from the bottom member, the central hub extending through a central opening of the platform and configured for supporting the tissue holder; the bottom member, the hub, and the circumferential sidewall collectively defining an annular fluid channel underlying the platform; wherein the fluid channel extends around the hub from an opening in the platform to a fluid exit port in the circumferential sidewall; the base further comprising a flow comb underlying the platform opening and extending into the fluid channel.
Owner:HOLOGIC INC

Device for skin and fat treatment

Devices for tissue treatment and fat removal are provided. In one embodiment, a device comprises: a handpiece comprising a first portion configured to be positioned outside a patient's body proximate a tissue portion to be treated, and a second portion configured to be inserted into the patient's body below a skin tissue surface, proximate or within the tissue portion to be treated; and an RF system comprising an RF generator operable to generate an RF signal, and an electrode arrangement electrically coupled to the RF generator and operable to receive the RF signal to deliver RF energy to the tissue portion to cause at least one of destruction of adipose tissue cells and tissue compactness at the tissue portion. The electrode arrangement is mounted on the first portion or the second portion. The second portion may be free of an energy source and passively heated by including a conductive material located within the RF field. A temperature indication system may provide temperature data indicative of a temperature at the treated tissue portion.
Owner:LUMENIS BE LTD

Organizational processing system

The present invention provides tissue processing systems, apparatus, and methods. [Solution] Provided herein is a system for treating patient tissue. The system comprises an energy delivery console and at least one energy delivery device. The energy delivery console can deliver a first dose of energy and a second dose of energy. The energy delivery device comprises a first delivery element configured to deliver a first dose of energy to target tissue and a second delivery element configured to deliver a second dose of energy to target tissue. The first dose of energy may include the delivery of energy that reversibly alters the target tissue, and the second dose of energy may include the delivery of energy that irreversibly alters the target tissue. The first dose of energy is delivered to enhance the therapy provided by the second dose of energy.
Owner:ENCHANNEL MEDICAL LTD

Tissue chamber

The present invention relates to systems and methods for tissue processing and analysis. Tissue chambers are configured to allow single-container chemical processing, imaging, and wax embedding of tissue samples in a single container without manipulation between steps. Tissue chambers with features to support the tissue sample and allow fluid flow between the tissue sample and the tissue chamber surface are disclosed. The features may be index matched to sample structures of interest or dissolvable in clearing solution to allow for in-chamber imaging with minimal distortion. Specialized tissue processing and wax removal apparatuses are also disclosed including for use with tissue chambers having frangible portions to permit ease of wax removal.
Owner:APPLIKATE TECH LLC

Device for skin and fat treatment

Devices for tissue treatment and fat removal are provided. In one embodiment, a device for skin tissue treatment is provided comprising: a handpiece comprising a first part configured to be positioned outside a body of a patient in proximity to a tissue portion to be treated, and a second part configured to be inserted into the body of the patient under the skin tissue surface, in proximity to or inside the tissue portion to be treated; and an RF system comprising an RF generator operable for generating RF signal and an electrode arrangement electrically coupled to the RF generator and operable for receiving the RF signal delivering RF energy to the tissue portion to cause at least one of destruction of adipose tissue cells and tissue tightening at the tissue portion, the electrode arrangement is mounted either on the first part or on the second part. In some embodiments, the second part is devoid of energy sources and gets passively heated by comprising a conductive material located inside the RF field. In some embodiments, a temperature indication system provides temperature data indicative of the temperature at the treated tissue portion.
Owner:LUMENIS BE LTD

Stacking and slitting device for tissue processing

ActiveCN222609803Uavoid hemmingachieve translational movementMetal working apparatusClassical mechanicsTissue Processing
The utility model relates to the technical field of extraction paper processing, in particular to an extraction paper processing, stacking and slitting device which comprises a frame, supporting legs are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the frame, a first supporting frame is installed on the front faces of the supporting legs, and a containing roller is installed at the top of the first supporting frame. A second supporting frame is installed on the back faces of the supporting legs, a paper collecting roller is installed at the top of the second supporting frame, a fixing plate is installed in the middle of the top of the frame, and a slitting assembly is installed at the top of the fixing plate and used for adjusting the distance between the tissues when the tissues are cut. The slitting assembly comprises rails, a sliding plate, a limiting groove, a movable sleeve and cutters, the rails are symmetrically installed at the top of the fixing plate, compared with an existing stacking and slitting device for tissue processing, the stacking and slitting device for tissue processing has the advantages that the distance between the cutters can be freely adjusted through the design of the limiting groove and the movable sleeve, and the overall practicability is greatly improved.
Owner:WEIFANG ZHONGSHUN MASCH TECH CO LTD

Folding device for wet tissue production and processing

The invention belongs to the technical field of wet tissue processing, and particularly relates to a folding device for wet tissue production and processing. Comprising a base assembly; the folding platform is arranged above the base assembly and comprises a supporting platform and a plurality of folding plates which are movably connected around the supporting platform, and the folding plates are hinged to the base assembly through hinge mechanisms; the plurality of through holes are uniformly formed in the folding plate; the driving mechanism is connected with the folding platform and comprises a driving motor and a transmission assembly, and the transmission assembly is connected with the folding plate; the supporting mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the upper portion of the base assembly and located at the bottom of the supporting platform; the pushing mechanism is matched with the supporting mechanism; folding actions such as lifting and pressing of the folding plate are achieved, the folding plate reciprocates and is folded according to a set angle and a set stroke, and conversion from tiling to multi-layer and specific-form folding is completed. The invention provides a folding device for wet tissue production and processing, which can break through folding limitation and realize various folding forms.
Owner:NATURECARE COSMETICS CO LTD

Systems, Methods And Compositions For The Preservation And Rehabilitation Of Living Allogenic Heart Valves

A tissue culture system, comprising: a support configured to be rotated about an axis of rotation; and one or more culture vessels configured to be mounted to at least a portion of the support, a culture vessel comprising: (i) a chamber configured to receive a biological tissue, and (ii) a conduit in communication with the chamber and configured to facilitate a flow of a composition, wherein the support is configured to cause rotation of the one or more culture vessels during rotation of the support, and wherein the conduit is configured to allow for flow of the composition through the chamber during rotation of the culture vessel. Related methods and tissue treatment compositions are also provided.
Owner:THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIV IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

Spraying equipment for baby moisturizing tissue processing

The utility model relates to the technical field of tissue spraying processing, and discloses a spraying device for processing baby moisturizing tissues, which comprises a shell, the upper surface of the shell is fixedly connected with a motor, the output end of the motor is fixedly connected with a worm, the outer wall of the worm is meshed and connected with a worm gear, the inner wall of the worm gear is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected with the motor. The outer wall of the rack is fixedly connected with a sliding block, the outer wall of the sliding block is rotatably connected with a rotating cylinder, the inner wall of the sliding block is slidably connected to the outer wall of the limiting frame, the inner wall of the shell is provided with a spraying assembly, and the spraying assembly is used for spraying tissues. According to the wet tissue spraying device, the motor drives the worm, the worm gear, the rotating shaft and the gear to rotate, the gear rotates to drive the two racks, the sliding block and the rotating cylinders to move up and down in the opposite directions, and the effects that the distance between the two rotating cylinders is adjusted according to requirements, redundant liquid after spraying is conveniently squeezed out and recycled, and the amount of wet tissue liquid is controlled are achieved.
Owner:ZHEJIANG ZHENGHUA PAPER CO LTD

Metabonomics database of Artocarpus nanchuanensis tissue, and establishment method and application thereof

According to the metabonomics database of Artocarpus nanchuanensis tissues, the Artocarpus nanchuanensis tissues comprise leaves, fruits, seeds and bark tissues, and the fruits comprise green ripe fruits, color-changed fruits and completely ripe fruits. According to specific metabolites of all the tissues, 1671 metabolites in Artocarpus nanchuanensis are detected by combining an extracting solution sample obtained by treating all the tissues with a UPLC-MS / MS detection method, the test result is accurate and comprehensive in coverage, so that a more comprehensive metabonomics database of Artocarpus nanchuanensis is constructed, and the accuracy of the metabonomics database of Artocarpus nanchuanensis is improved. A basis is provided for subsequent qualitative and quantitative analysis of metabolites of different tissues of Artocarpus nanchuanensis, and the method has important significance in research of metabolic characteristics of Artocarpus nanchuanensis, development of medicinal value and species protection.
Owner:CHONGQING NANSHAN VIVARIUM MANAGEMENT DEPT

Packaging bag opening mechanism for wet tissue processing

The utility model relates to the technical field of wet tissue packaging, and discloses a wet tissue processing packaging bag opening mechanism which comprises a bottom plate, a fixing plate is fixedly mounted on one side of the top end of the bottom plate, a first electric push rod is movably mounted on the lower portion of one side of the fixing plate, and a driving rod is rotatably mounted in the middle of the fixing plate; one side of the middle of the driving rod is fixedly installed at the driving end of the first electric push rod, a fixing shaft is fixedly installed at the other end of the driving rod, a limiting plate is fixedly installed on the upper portion of one side of the fixing plate, a connecting plate is arranged on one side of the limiting plate, and a rotating shaft is fixedly installed on one side of the connecting plate. The rotating shaft is rotationally installed in the middle of the fixing shaft, a fixing rod is fixedly installed at the other end of the fixing shaft, and one side of the fixing rod is fixedly installed at one end of the fixing shaft; according to the wet tissue packaging bag feeding device, wet tissue packaging bags needing to be used can be conveniently and automatically fed, and manpower resources consumed by manually placing the wet tissue packaging bags and then expanding the wet tissue packaging bags are reduced.
Owner:SHANDONG GREEN ENERGY TECH CO LTD

Methods of using container system to reduce abrasion or other types of damage to tissue during tissue processing, methods of reducing abrasion or other types of damage to tissue during tissue processing, and tissue specimens processed by methods thereof

To facilitate multiple steps of tissue processing.SOLUTION: A tissue processing container is specifically designed to achieve automated tissue processing, exposure of tissues to processing media, and efficiency of multi-step tissue processing protocols. The described tissue processing containers include a cup-like cavity with a central hole covered by a mesh screen, a trough for separate processing steps, and are stackable in a substantially air-tight and substantially water-tight manner. Tissues for processing using the described tissue processing containers include neural tissue. A transport housing for transporting stacks of the tissue processing containers is also described herein, which may directly incubate the containers, or the transport housing may be placed inside a separate incubator for incubating the containers.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A
Owner:AXOGEN CORP

Spraying device for hemorrhoid-preventing wet tissue processing

The utility model discloses a spraying device for hemorrhoid-preventing wet tissue processing, and relates to the technical field of hemorrhoid-preventing wet tissue processing. The device comprises a working table, a spraying box is fixedly connected to the top of the working table, a flattening assembly is arranged on the left side of the spraying box, a liquid storage box is fixedly connected to the bottom of the working table, a lifting frame is arranged in the spraying box, the flattening assembly comprises a pressing frame, and a rotating roller is rotationally connected to the interior of the pressing frame; a conveying roller is arranged below the rotating roller, and a first fixing frame is arranged on the left side of the pressing frame. According to the wet tissue flattening device, the flattening assembly is arranged, specifically, a rotating handle is rotated clockwise to drive a threaded rod to move downwards on a first fixing frame, the threaded rod can drive a pressing frame to move together through a limiting ring, a rotating roller can be tightly attached to a wet tissue through downward movement of the rotating roller, and therefore the wet tissue is flattened in the conveying process, and the wrinkling situation can be avoided; the wet tissues are sprayed more thoroughly, and the production quality of the wet tissues is improved.
Owner:ZHONGYI BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (NANTONG) CO LTD

Adipose tissue matrix containing tropoelastin

PendingJP2026076164AMammary implantsTissue regenerationAnatomyCell substance
This invention provides tissue products manufactured from adipose tissue and methods for manufacturing the same. [Solution] A method for producing a tissue product is provided, comprising the steps of: selecting adipose tissue; processing the tissue to remove substantially all cellular material from the tissue; suspending the tissue in a liquid to form a suspension containing 2-4% by weight of solids; and freezing and drying the suspension to form a porous sponge.
Owner:LIFECELL CORP

Tissue treatment electrodes for surgical instruments and surgical instruments incorporating them

The end effector assembly includes first and second jaw members and an electrode. One or both of the jaw members are movable from a spaced-out position to a close position relative to the other for grasping tissue. The electrode is supported by the second jaw member, extends longitudinally along the second jaw member, and protrudes from the second jaw member. The electrode includes a conductive element and an electrically insulating coating. The conductive element defines a long basal surface, first and second long sides, a proximal end portion, and a distal end portion, all covered by the electrically insulating coating. The conductive element further defines a long tissue treatment surface opposite the long basal surface, which is left exposed, thereby exciting the conductive element with RF energy to concentrate the RF energy on the exposed long tissue treatment surface.
Owner:COVIDIEN LP

Tissue treatment system

Systems, devices, and methods for treating a medical condition of a patient are described. The system for treating a medical condition of a patient includes: a catheter for insertion into the intestine, the catheter having an elongate shaft with a distal portion; and a functional assembly positioned on the elongate shaft distal portion and including at least one treatment element. The at least one treatment element treats target tissue located in the small intestine of the patient by delivering electrical energy to the target tissue. The delivery of the electrical energy electroporates cells of the target tissue.
Owner:FRACTYL HEALTH INC

Positioning Device For Bioprinting

A novel portable, and attachable device allows precise positioning of micro-tissues, tumor spheroids, and other biological samples during bioprinting. The device features an interchangeable connector for handling samples of various sizes and uses a manually adjustable pressure system for suction and deposition. A programmable control unit coordinates pressure and positioning based on input commands, enhancing accuracy and consistency in tissue handling. Compatible with multiple bioprinter systems and supporting both manual and automated operation, it streamlines workflows and improves user experience. This device addresses challenges in high-throughput biological positioning, critical for tissue engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, and research applications. It supports advancements in customized medicine, biological models, and environmental monitoring, meeting the growing demand for precise biologic handling in the multi-billion-dollar bioprinting and biopsy markets. The device offers superior control over tissue biopsy positioning compared to current manual devices reliant on operator skill.
Owner:NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Automatic labeling manipulator for tissues

The utility model discloses an automatic tissue labeling manipulator, belongs to the technical field of tissue processing, and solves the problems that the step of sticking a label is also a link causing most problems of a large flexible package, and the label needs to be torn down and re-stuck when a wrong position is manually stuck. Comprising a rack, a conveyor and a suction assembly, one end of the conveyor is arranged below the rack, and the suction assembly is arranged on the rack, can move on the rack in the height direction of the rack and can move in the width direction of the conveyor. When the tissue packaging machine is used, an operator puts a small package of tissues into a large flexible package, and the horizontal and vertical electric sliding rails, the air cylinder and the rubber strip are coordinated to act through the conveyor and the controller, so that labels are accurately pasted and sealed, and the accurate tissue packaging position is ensured.
Owner:LISHUI HUAWEI PAPER CO LTD

Uniform wetting device for wet tissues

The utility model discloses a uniform wetting device for wet tissues, and relates to the technical field of wet tissue processing. The spunlace non-woven fabric spraying device comprises an installation frame, a conveying belt used for conveying spunlace non-woven fabric is arranged in the installation frame, a plurality of columnar spraying heads distributed longitudinally at equal intervals are arranged above the conveying belt, and an adjusting assembly used for adjusting the distance between every two adjacent columnar spraying heads is arranged above the conveying belt. The adjusting assembly is controlled at the same time to adjust the position of each columnar spray head to a proper height position, each columnar spray head is inserted into a spunlace non-woven fabric strip, then the transmission assembly is controlled to enable the two spray heads to be close to each other until the two spray heads make contact with the spunlace non-woven fabric strip, and therefore the spunlace non-woven fabric strip is formed. And the liquid supply assembly conveys the liquid out through the spray head and the columnar spray head to be absorbed by the spunlace non-woven fabric, so that the side face and the interior of the spunlace non-woven fabric are infiltrated at the same time, and the uniform infiltrating effect is completed.
Owner:FOSHAN NANHAI JIEDA PAPER CO LTD

Pre-identified consumables for tissue processing and method

A uniquely identifiable consumable product for use in a histology or cellular pathology process for processing a biological sample from a source, the consumable product having a unique identifier which is not linked to the source of the sample is provided. By applying a unique identifier to cassettes and other consumable products prior to use, laboratory printers for printing identification information on tissue processing cassettes and on microscope slides and the like are redundant. The unique identifier is then linked to information relating to the sample to be analysed and its source. The physical process of applying a unique identifier to the consumables prior to use enables the decoupling of the physical printing of the consumable from information relating to the source of the sample obviates the need for provision of a printing capability for consumables in laboratories.
Owner:CELLPATH

System and method for performing tissue treatment using powered treatment devices

A treatment system for restructuring and revitalizing fascia tissue. The treatment system may include a base station that powers tissue treatment devices that are used to treat fascia or other tissue of patients. The tissue treatment devices may be powered devices, and include actuators that are used to move tissue treatment elements. The actuators may be motors that cause an effector inclusive of a support structure, such as a disc or other shaped structural member, on which the tissue treatment elements are connected or formed. In an embodiment, the effector may be a unitary piece, where a support structure and protrusions or fingers extend. Alternatively, the fingers may be detachably coupled to the support structure. The fingers may have a base that connects to or is integrated with the support structure, curved shafts, and rounded tips.
Owner:BLACK ASHLEY DIANA INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC