Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end removably connected to a distal portion and a proximal end coupled to a holder; a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue; a loop control disposed on a butt of the holder and configured to deliver a mechanical bending force to the loop. The loop includes at least a portion made of a shape-memory alloy whose shape changes at a critical temperature. In a first mode, the loop is configured to curl around the tissue at a first curvature at a temperature below the critical temperature by the mechanical bending force. In a second mode, the loop is configured to curl around the tissue at a second curvature at a temperature above the critical temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue. The loop includes: a first film capable of bending to curl around the tissue; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the first film and arranged in parallel to each other with a predetermined distance; a sensor disposed at a position corresponding to a position between the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: An electrode apparatus for nerve denervation or modulation in vivo includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least part of nerves on a tube in a body; an electrode guide coupled to the end of the electrode unit and configured to guide the electrode unit to be brought into contact with the tube in the body; an electrode guide driving unit configured to move the electrode guide in forward and backward directions; and an electrode driving unit configured to move the electrode guide in the forward and backward directions in conjunction with the electrode guide driving unit.

Abstract: An electrode device for wrapping a vessel in the body according to an embodiment of the present invention comprise an electrode part that surrounds the vessel and denervates or modulates at least some nerves of the vessel; and a guide part that guides movement of the electrode part, wherein the electrode part includes: a first layer that is bent in order for the electrode part to be wound around the vessel; a second layer that is placed on the first layer and is bent in order for the electrode part to be wound in close contact with the vessel; an electrode that is placed on the second layer and denervates or modulates at least some nerves of the vessel with energy from an energy source generator.

Abstract: An electrode unit provided in an electrode device for nerve denervation or modulation in vivo and disposed to enclose a tube-shaped tissue in the body includes an electrode layer formed by sequentially extending a fastening portion, an extension portion and an electrode portion, and the electrode portion including an electrode on one side and configured to enclose the tube-shaped tissue; and a fixing layer stacked with the fastening portion, the extension portion and a part of the electrode portion of the electrode layer.

Abstract: An electrode device for nerve denervation or modulation in vivo includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least some of nerves on a tube in the body; an electrode guide coupled to the end of the electrode unit and configured to guide the electrode unit to be brought into contact with the tube in the body; an electrode guide driving unit configured to move the electrode guide in forward and backward directions; and an electrode driving unit configured to move the electrode guide in the forward and backward directions in conjunction with the electrode guide driving unit.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue.

Abstract: An electrode apparatus for nerve denervation or modulation in vivo includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least some of nerves on a tube in the body; an electrode guide including a plurality of joint units and a wire connecting the plurality of joint units to each other and configured to guide the electrode unit; and a driving unit located inside the main body and configured to drive the joint units and the wire to protrude from the one end of the shaft. The driving unit drives the joint units in conjunction with the wire to have different displacements by using a gear ratio between two rack gears depending on a pitch circle diameter ratio between two pinion gears.

Abstract: An electrode device for nerve denervation or modulation in vivo includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least some of nerves on a tube in the body; an electrode guide including a plurality of joint units and a wire connecting the plurality of joint units to each other and configured to guide the electrode unit; and a driving unit located inside the main body and configured to drive the joint units and the wire to protrude from the one end of the shaft.

Abstract: An electrode apparatus for nerve denervation or modulation includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least part of nerves on a tube in the body; an electrode guide including a plurality of joint units and a wire connecting the plurality of joint units to each other and configured to guide the electrode unit; and a driving unit located inside the main body and configured to drive the joint units and the wire to protrude from the one end of the shaft. The driving unit drives the joint units in conjunction with the wire to have different displacements.

Abstract: An electrode apparatus for nerve denervation or modulation in vivo includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least part of nerves on a tube in the body; and an electrode guide configured to support the electrode unit and guide the electrode unit to be brought into contact with the tube in the body. The electrode guide includes a plurality of joint units which sequentially protruding from one end of the shaft while forming a curved winding path.

Abstract: An electrode apparatus for nerve denervation or modulation in body includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least some of nerves on a tube in the body; and an electrode guide deformed into a wound state to bring the electrode unit into contact with the tube in the body. The electrode guide includes a body portion which is spaced apart from the electrode unit to enclose the circumference of the tube in the wound state; and a coupling portion which is connected to the end of the body portion and to which an end of the electrode unit is fixed.

Abstract: An electrode apparatus for nerve denervation or modulation in body includes a main body including a shaft; an electrode unit formed to be drawn out from one end of the shaft and configured to denervate or modulate at least part of nerves on a tube in the body; and an electrode guide coupled to the electrode unit and deformed into a wound state to bring the electrode unit into contact with the tube in the body. The electrode guide includes a plurality of joint units disposed to enclose the circumference of the tube with the electrode unit interposed therebetween in the wound state.

Abstract: An electrode device for wrapping a vessel in the body according to an embodiment of the present invention comprise an electrode part that surrounds the vessel and denervates or modulates at least some nerves of the vessel; and a guide part that guides movement of the electrode part, wherein the electrode part includes: a first layer that is bent in order for the electrode part to be wound around the vessel; a second layer that is placed on the first layer and is bent in order for the electrode part to be wound in close contact with the vessel; an electrode that is placed on the second layer and denervates or modulates at least some nerves of the vessel with energy from an energy source generator.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue. The loop includes: a first film capable of bending to curl around the tissue; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the first film and arranged in parallel to each other with a predetermined distance; a sensor disposed at a position corresponding to a position between the plurality of electrodes.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end removably connected to a distal portion and a proximal end coupled to a holder; a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue; a loop control disposed on a butt of the holder and configured to deliver a mechanical bending force to the loop. The loop includes at least a portion made of a shape-memory alloy whose shape changes at a critical temperature. In a first mode, the loop is configured to curl around the tissue at a first curvature at a temperature below the critical temperature by the mechanical bending force. In a second mode, the loop is configured to curl around the tissue at a second curvature at a temperature above the critical temperature.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue. The loop includes: a first film capable of bending to curl around the tissue and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the first film and made of a two-way shape-memory alloy.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy for nerve denervation at least a portion of the tissue. The loop includes a body capable of bending to curl around the tissue an electrode disposed on the body and a substrate embedded in the body and separated from the electrode. The nerve denervation is performed at a loop temperature of 48° C. to 65° C. for 70 to 150 seconds.

Abstract: Provided is a catheter including a shaft having a distal end and a loop disposed near the distal end and configured to curl around a tissue and receive, via the shaft, energy to denervate at least a portion of the tissue. The loop includes: a first film capable of bending to curl around the tissue; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the first film and arranged in parallel to each other with a predetermined distance; a sensor disposed at a position corresponding to a position between the plurality of electrodes.