Method and apparatus for controlled contraction of soft tissue

Details Method and apparatus for controlled contraction of soft tissue Method and apparatus for controlled contraction of soft tissue

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A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 18/14 (2006.01) A61F 7/12 (2006.01) A61N 1/40 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2188668

An apparatus (10) and method are provided for control contraction of tissue that includes collagen fibers. The apparatus (10) includes a handpiece (12), and an electrode (14) with an electrode proximal end (16) associated with the handpiece (12). A distal end (18) of the electrode (14) has a geometry that delivers a controlled amount of energy to the tissue for a desired contraction of the collagen fibers. This is achieved while dissociation and breakdown of the collagen fibers is minimized. The handpiece (12), with electrode (14), is adapted to be introduced through an operating cannula in percutaneous applications. Additionally, an operating cannula may be included in the apparatus (10) and be attached to the handpiece (12). The apparatus (10) and method provides for a desired level of contraction of collagen soft tissue without dissociation or breakdown of collagen fibers.

L'invention a pour objet un appareil (10) et un procédé assurant la contraction contrôlée de tissus comprenant des fibres de collagène. Cet appareil (10) comporte une pièce à main (12) et une électrode (14) dont l'extrémité proximale (16) est associée à la pièce à main (12). Une extrémité distale (18) de l'électrode (14) présente une géométrie qui fournit une quantité d'énergie contrôlée au tissu pour assurer la contraction souhaitée des fibres de collagène. On effectue ceci tout en minimisant la dissociation et la rupture des fibres de collagène. La pièce à main (12), avec l'électrode (14), est adaptée pour être introduite par une canule par voie percutanée. En outre, une canule peut être comprise dans l'appareil (10) et être fixée à la pièce à main (12). L'appareil (10) et le procédé permettent d'assurer un niveau de contraction requis des tissus mous en collagène sans dissociation ni rupture des fibres de collagène.

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