Medical device that removably attaches to a bodily organ

Details Medical device that removably attaches to a bodily organ Medical device that removably attaches to a bodily organ

2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Leubecker, John P (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C601S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11032288

ABSTRACT:
A medical device for use on a bodily organ includes a concave support element that is removably attachable to the surface of the bodily organ, thereby defining an enclosed space adjacent to the bodily organ. The enclosed space is fluidly connected to a fluid management system for circulating a fluid inside of the enclosed space. The medical device also has an energy transfer element mounted to the concave support element and electrically connected to a control unit. In some embodiments, the energy transfer element transmits intense ultrasound energy in a frequency range of 1–30 megahertz, and the fluid acoustically couples the energy transfer element to the bodily organ, and the fluid also cools the energy transfer element.

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