Patents by Inventor Fabio Coluccia
Fabio Coluccia has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10765479Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices in especially sensitive areas, including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is presented. The method comprises the steps of making a micro incision into the blood vessels of a patient, endoscopically inserting a catheter device into the blood vessel of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. Insertion can be made in the femoral vein and advanced using a catheter. A first localizer is placed on the distal end of said catheter to allow use of x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. A second localizer is present on the distal end of said optical fiber to allow use of x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques to visualize and position the optical fiber as well.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Biolitec Unternehmensbeteiligungs II AGInventor: Fabio Coluccia
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Publication number: 20180168728Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices in especially sensitive areas, including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is presented. The method comprises the steps of making a micro incision into the blood vessels of a patient, endoscopically inserting a catheter device into the blood vessel of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. Insertion can be made in the femoral vein and advanced using a catheter. A first localizer is placed on the distal end of said catheter to allow use of x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. A second localizer is present on the distal end of said optical fiber to allow use of x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques to visualize and position the optical fiber as well.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventor: Fabio Coluccia
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Patent number: 9034024Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices in especially sensitive areas, including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is presented. The method comprises the steps of making a micro incision into the blood vessels of a patient, endoscopically inserting a catheter device into the blood vessel of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. For treatment of male varicocele, insertion is preferably made directly at the testicle. Alternatively, insertion can be made in the femoral vein and advanced using a catheter. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Optical fiber distal end is preferably a slim, radial 360 degree emitting fiber end.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2011Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Biolitec Pharma Marketing LtdInventors: Fabio Coluccia, Walter Cecchetti
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Patent number: 8257411Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting a catheter device into the blood vessels of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. The insertion may be made in the femoral vein or in other vessels as appropriate. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber or optical fiber bundle is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Laser energy of preferably 980 nm is then transmitted to the varix to close the blood vessel. Imaging techniques such as angiographies may again be performed to confirm closure of the vein.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2006Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Biolitec Pharma Marketing LtdInventors: Franco Maglione, Tiziano Caldera, Fabio Coluccia
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Publication number: 20110166561Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices in especially sensitive areas, including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is presented. The method comprises the steps of making a micro incision into the blood vessels of a patient, endoscopically inserting a catheter device into the blood vessel of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. For treatment of male varicocele, insertion is preferably made directly at the testicle. Alternatively, insertion can be made in the femoral vein and advanced using a catheter. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Optical fiber distal end is preferably a slim, radial 360 degree emitting fiber end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventors: Fabio Coluccia, Walter Cecchetti
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Publication number: 20070100329Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting a catheter device into the blood vessels of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. The insertion may be made in the femoral vein or in other vessels as appropriate. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber or optical fiber bundle is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Laser energy of preferably 980 nm is then transmitted to the varix to close the blood vessel. Imaging techniques such as angiographies may again be performed to confirm closure of the vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2006Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Franco Maglione, Tiziano Caldera, Fabio Coluccia
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Publication number: 20050070886Abstract: A minimally invasive method for treating varices including pelvic varices in females, varicoceles, and also oesophageal varices is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of inserting a catheter device into the blood vessels of a patient and advancing the distal end of the catheter to reach the varix or varices. The insertion may be made in the femoral vein or in other vessels as appropriate. Preferably, x-ray, angiography, or other imaging techniques are used to visualize and position the catheter. An optical fiber or optical fiber bundle is then inserted into the catheter and the distal end is advanced to a predetermined point near the varix or varices. Laser energy of preferably 980 nm is then transmitted to the varix to close the blood vessel. Imaging techniques such as angiographies may again be performed to confirm closure of the vein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2003Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Franco Maglione, Tiziano Caldera, Fabio Coluccia