Systems and methods for guiding a medical instrument
FE Silverstein, RN Golden - US Patent 9,521,961, 2016 - Google Patents
A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle into a patient body is
disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging …
disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging …
Apparatus for use with needle insertion guidance system
JB Cox, JZ Jho - US Patent 9,456,766, 2016 - Google Patents
A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle into a patient body is
disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging …
disclosed. The guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging …
Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
E Goldfarb, J Morriss, JY Chang - US Patent 9,265,407, 2016 - Google Patents
Related US Application Data 3,894,538 A 7, 1975 Richter 3,903,893 A 9, 1975 Scheer
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application No. 1 1/522,497, filed on Sep. 15, 2006, 3,910,617 A 10/1975 Scalza et al. now …
Systems and methods for transnasal dilation of passageways in the ear, nose or throat
E Goldfarb, JY Chang, WM Facteau, S Lam… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
A dilation catheter device and system for dilating an opening in a paranasal sinus and/or
other passageways within the ear, nose or throat is disclosed. A dilation catheter device and …
other passageways within the ear, nose or throat is disclosed. A dilation catheter device and …
Intravascular catheter with hood and image processing systems
ZJ Malchano, RF Peh, V Saadat, TJ Cooper… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
Image processing systems are described which utilize vari ous methods and processing
algorithms for enhancing or facilitating visual detection and/or sensing modalities for images …
algorithms for enhancing or facilitating visual detection and/or sensing modalities for images …
Endoscopic methods and devices for transnasal procedures
E Goldfarb, TR Jenkins, IJ Kim, TT Vo… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
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Off-axis visualization systems
V Saadat, CA Rothe, RF Peh, E Tam - US Patent 9,226,648, 2016 - Google Patents
Off-axis visualization systems are described herein which facilitate the deployment,
visualization, and retraction of an imaging element from a catheter. Such a system may …
visualization, and retraction of an imaging element from a catheter. Such a system may …
Needle length determination and calibration for insertion guidance system
BG Wilkes, JB Newman - US Patent 9,492,097, 2016 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A guidance system for assisting with the insertion of a needle or other
medical component into the body of a patient (Continued) is disclosed. The guidance system …
medical component into the body of a patient (Continued) is disclosed. The guidance system …
Devices and methods for treating maxillary sinus disease
KP Muni, HV Ha, RS Chan, DT Harfe… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
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al. continuation-in-part of application No. 1 1/234,395, 3,624,661. A 1 1/1971 Shebanow et …
Bioimpedance-assisted placement of a medical device
DS He, DJ Ciavarella, EK Burnside… - US Patent …, 2016 - Google Patents
A system and method for guiding a catheter or other medical device to a desired target
destination within the vasculature of a patient via bioimpedance measurements is disclosed …
destination within the vasculature of a patient via bioimpedance measurements is disclosed …