Abstract: A lithotripsy device can comprise a handpiece, a lithotripsy probe extending from the handpiece, an energization source configured to deliver an energy to a distal end of the lithotripsy probe, a suction passage extending from the distal end of the probe and through the handpiece, and a capture device comprising a container comprising a storage space, an entry port configured to couple to the handpiece at the suction passage, and an exit port, and a capture element connected to the container and configured to facilitate capture of stone fragments within the storage space. A method can comprise fragmenting stones with a lithotripsy device, drawing a vacuum through the lithotripsy device to pull stone fragments and waste fluid therethrough, pulling the vacuum through a stone capture device connected to the lithotripsy device, depositing stone fragments within the stone capture device using a capture element, and drawing the vacuum through the device.

Abstract: A lithotripsy device can comprise a handpiece, a lithotripsy probe extending from the handpiece, an energization source configured to deliver an energy to a distal end of the lithotripsy probe, a suction passage extending from the distal end of the probe and through the handpiece, and a capture device comprising a container comprising a storage space, an entry port configured to couple to the handpiece at the suction passage, and an exit port, and a capture element connected to the container and configured to facilitate capture of stone fragments within the storage space. A method can comprise fragmenting stones with a lithotripsy device, drawing a vacuum through the lithotripsy device to pull stone fragments and waste fluid therethrough, pulling the vacuum through a stone capture device connected to the lithotripsy device, depositing stone fragments within the stone capture device using a capture element, and drawing the vacuum through the device.

Abstract: System and techniques for target identification system are described herein. In an example, a system can include a medical instrument for ablating a target and a mechanism for removing the ablated target from an anatomic site into an evacuation path. The evacuation path can include a measurement chamber. The system can also include a turbulence-generation system that can generate turbulence in the measurement chamber. The system can also include a target-identification system that can determine a characteristic of at least a portion of the ablated target in the measurement chamber.

Abstract: A system for endoscopically imaging a first target of a patient, using a light source and a light detector, and for laser-treating a same or different second target of the patient, using a laser source, the system. For example, the system can have at least signal processing circuitry, which can include a target response signal laser-source flashing component detector and a flashing analyzer.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for temperature and pressure management of an anatomic site are provided. A system can include a scope configured to provide a view of an anatomic site, an energy delivery device configured to deliver therapy energy to the anatomic site, a first irrigation conduit configured to transfer fluid to the anatomic site, a first temperature sensor situated to provide first temperature data associated with the anatomic site, and control circuitry electrically coupled to receive the first temperature data, the control circuitry being configured to adjust, based at least in part on the first temperature data, at least one of (i) a first temperature of the fluid, (ii) a flow parameter of the fluid, or (iii) a setting of the energy delivery device to manage a second temperature of the anatomic site.

Abstract: A lithotripsy device can comprise a handpiece, a lithotripsy probe extending from the handpiece, an energization source configured to deliver an energy to a distal end of the lithotripsy probe, a suction passage extending from the distal end of the probe and through the handpiece, and a capture device comprising a container comprising a storage space, an entry port configured to couple to the handpiece at the suction passage, and an exit port, and a capture element connected to the container and configured to facilitate capture of stone fragments within the storage space. A method can comprise fragmenting stones with a lithotripsy device, drawing a vacuum through the lithotripsy device to pull stone fragments and waste fluid therethrough, pulling the vacuum through a stone capture device connected to the lithotripsy device, depositing stone fragments within the stone capture device using a capture element, and drawing the vacuum through the device.

Abstract: A method for updating a timing offset for stored events scheduled in an event generator in a radio communication system including at least one base station and a mobile device includes a first step of measuring a change in a previously stored timing offset between a reference clock in the mobile device and a channel clock transmitted by the at least one base station. A second step includes adding the timing change to the previously stored timing offset in the timing offset register. A third step includes updating the timing offset in the event generator without interrupting execution of the stored events, such that synchronization is reacquired between the mobile unit and the base station. As a result, timing offset updating occurs without stopping or resetting the event generator.