Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for controlled volume ablation of tissue. In one example, a catheter may include an elongated member having a distal end extending along a longitudinal axis. A first electrode may extend along the elongated member. The first electrode may have a distal portion arranged on a circumferential surface about the longitudinal axis at the distal end. A second electrode may extend along the elongated member. The second electrode may have a distal portion arranged on the circumferential surface about the longitudinal axis at the distal end of the elongated member. A sheath may be slidably disposed about the elongated member. The sheath may be configured to change position by sliding along the member to insulate a portion of one or both of the first and second electrode.

Abstract: Ablation probes and methods of their use. Example probes include probe circuits configured to provide identifying information for the probe itself. The probe circuits may sense probe usage and/or age to determine probe end of life (EOL). In response to EOL, the probe circuit generates an output indicating EOL. The probe electronic circuit may also be configured to monitor probe usage via impedance or other features, independent of such operation by an ablation pulse generator.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for irrigated bipolar radiofrequency ablation. Some examples of the system include an elongate inner electrode assembly and an elongate outer electrode assembly. An irrigation path for irrigation fluid flow is defined between the outer surface of the inner electrode assembly and the outer surface of the outer electrode assembly.

Abstract: A line current iM(k0) of an M side of a first direct-current transmission line is collected at a moment k0. A line current iM(k0?ts) thereof is collected at k0?ts. At a moment k0, a differential value diM(k0) of a current of the side of the first direct-current transmission line is calculated according to the line current iM(k0) and the line current iM(k0?ts). It is determined whether the differential value diM(k0) of the current meets a protection enabling criteria. If so, direct-current protection for the M side of the first direct-current transmission line is enabled. A line current iM(j) of the M side of the first direct-current transmission line is collected at a moment j. A line current iM(j?ts) thereof is collected at a moment j?ts. A differential value diM(j) of the current of the M side of the first direct-current transmission line at the moment j is calculated according to the line current iM(j) and the line current iM(j?ts).

Abstract: A microwave ablation probe including a probe body including a shielded portion and a radiation window that is at least partially transparent to microwave energy. The shielded portion includes a cannula, a coaxial cable within the probe body, and an antenna comprising a radiating portion for emission of microwave energy at a distal portion of the probe body, wherein the radiating portion is aligned with the radiation window. The probe body defines an irrigation path configured to carry cooling fluid to and from the distal portion of the probe body. At least one wall defining the irrigation path comprises a heat exchange surface having an average radius, wherein a surface area of the heat exchange surface is larger than a surface area of a smooth surface with a radius equal to the average radius.

Abstract: One general aspect includes a system for ablation including a catheter including a sheath defining a sheath lumen and a distal end, and an elongate electrode assembly axially moveable within the sheath lumen. The electrode assembly includes a shaft defining a central channel and a distal central channel opening. The electrode assembly also includes an expandable electrode array including two or more electrode elements positioned at the distal portion of the electrode assembly, where the electrode array is moveable between a retracted position contained within the sheath lumen and an expanded position protruding from the sheath.

Abstract: A catheter (e.g., high-density mapping catheter) and related catheter system is described herein. The catheter includes an elongated catheter shaft, and an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly includes a first spline assembly, a second spline assembly, and a distal coupler assembly. Each of the spline assembly includes a distal portion and spline assembly electrodes distributed along the spline assembly. The distal coupler assembly includes a base member and a distal electrode. The base member defines an opening configured to receive and accommodate the distal portion of the second spline assembly. The distal electrode is configured to be mounted to the base member to secure the distal portion of the second spline assembly within the opening. The distal electrode can be configured for cardiac mapping, tissue ablation, and/or bipolar pacing.

Abstract: Electrosurgical generators having improved functionality and user interface. In an example, the user may modify therapy output parameters without interrupting therapy delivery within a therapy regimen. In an example, the display shows both therapy amplitudes and encountered impedances for a plurality of therapy pulses in different portions of a display. In an example, the electrosurgical generator is operable in a triggered mode using a cardiac signal trigger and provides the operator with an estimate of remaining time that is calculated in light of a calculated cardiac rate.

Abstract: A bottom touching assisting device suitable for deep-sea submersibles and an implementation method thereof are provided. Four support columns are arranged within a mounting box body at a bottom of a deep-sea submersible, the support columns and the mounting box body are connected in a sliding manner through sliders, and the support column is sleeved with a threaded sleeve in a threaded connection manner. In conjunction with a drive component and a pressing mechanism, smooth vertical movement of the support column is achieved when the threaded sleeve rotates. This allows a bottom end of the support column to extend from the mounting box body.

Abstract: A method of erase verification of a memory includes performing a first erase verification operation on a memory block of the memory after performing an erase operation on the memory block. The method also includes determining a first verification result of the first erase verification operation. The method further includes determining whether to perform a second erase verification operation on the memory block based on the first verification result. The second erase verification operation is configured to determine whether there is inter-word line leakage in the memory block.

Abstract: Magnetic position sensors include features to enhance performance and durability. In many embodiments, a magnetic position sensor includes a magnetically permeable core and a coil. The core has a central axis and a core length along the central axis. The coil is configured to generate output an electric signal in response to a magnetic field. The coil has a coil length along the central axis that is less than the core length. In some embodiments, a magnetic position sensor includes a magnetically permeable core, a coil, a pair of signal wires, and a third wire. The coil is configured to output an electric signal in response to a magnetic field. The pair of signal wires is connected to and extends from the coil. The third wire extends along a length of the pair of signal wires and is configured to reinforce the pair of signal wires.

Abstract: A method and device for timing in time-varying distance protection based on multiple lines of a tower. The method includes: collecting an instantaneous current value at a time-varying distance protection installation location in the multiple lines of the tower, and acquiring preset parameters; calculating, according to the preset parameters and a multi-line ranging model, a multi-line ranging result; calculating, according to the preset parameters, the multi-line ranging result, and an adaptive calculation model, time of a section-II distance protection action and final time of a section-III distance protection action; and determining, according to the instantaneous current value, the preset parameters, and a cross-line failure auxiliary criterion model, final time of the section-II distance protection action.

Abstract: A method and device for starting direct-current (DC) transmission line protection, and a storage medium. The method includes: determining whether a sudden change of a DC line current at a present moment is greater than a sum of a memory start threshold and a maximum value in sudden changes of the DC line current within a time period preceding the present moment that is multiplied by a preset proportional coefficient, the time period being a time period between a moment preceding the present moment by a first duration and a moment preceding the present moment by a second duration; and starting DC transmission line protection in response to determining that the sudden change of the DC line current at the present moment is greater than the sum.

Abstract: Aspects of positioning devices, methods, and systems are disclosed. An exemplary method comprises: moving a distal end of a tube into a body, the tube including a lumen and a shaft in the lumen, the shaft having a transducer; sending a first signal to the transducer; passing, with the transducer, in response to the first signal, a wave energy into the body; receiving, with the transducer, a reflected portion of the wave energy; generating, with the transducer, a second signal in response to the reflected portion of the wave energy; determining, with a processor, an indicia of the body in response to the second signal; and identifying, with the indicia, a targeted issue in the body; positioning the distal end of the tube at the targeted tissue in response to the indicia; and removing a portion of the targeted tissue with the distal end of the tube.

Abstract: Embodiments include devices, methods, and systems for positioning devices. An exemplary method comprises: moving a distal end of a tube into a body, the tube including a lumen and a shaft in the lumen, the shaft having a transducer; sending a first signal to the transducer; passing, with the transducer, in response to the first signal, a wave energy into the body; receiving, with the transducer, a reflected portion of the wave energy; generating, with the transducer, a second signal in response to the reflected portion of the wave energy; determining, with a processor, an indicia of the body in response to the second signal; and identifying, with the indicia, a targeted issue in the body; positioning the distal end of the tube at the targeted tissue in response to the indicia; and removing a portion of the targeted tissue with the distal end of the tube.

Abstract: A microwave ablation system and method include an elongate microwave ablation probe. The probe has a radiating portion for performing microwave ablation. The probe includes a first electrode and a second electrode located along the probe body. A radiofrequency energy source is connected to the first and second electrodes. An impedance of tissue is measured using the first and second electrodes. The impedance is used to detect a change in tissue due to microwave ablation of the tissue. Therapy parameters for the microwave ablation procedure can be adjusted in response to the measured impedance. In some examples, one of the electrodes is proximal and one electrode is distal to the radiating portion.

Abstract: A line double-end steady-state quantity distance measuring method and system based on an amplitude-comparison principle. According to the method and system, voltage values and current values of both sides of a line before and after a fault are collected (102), a voltage variable quantity and a current variable quantity of both sides of the line are calculated (103), and after a voltage phasor value and a current phasor value are determined according to the voltage variable quantity and the current variable quantity (104), the position of a short-circuit point is determined by performing iterative calculation on the voltage of the short-circuit point. The method is simple in principle, and can accurately recognize a fault point, achieving precise distance measurement of lines.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems, and methods for monitoring a formation of an iceball at a cryoablation needle. An example method includes receiving an impedance from at least one electrode in an electrode arrangement that is disposed at a cryoablation needle distal portion. The electrode arrangement is configured to engage the iceball as the iceball is formed over the cryoablation needle distal portion so as to cause a change in the impedance. The example method includes determining one or more physical attributes of the iceball based on a rate of the change in the impedance.

Abstract: A variable-length microwave ablation probe is provided. The probe is configured to have a range of resonant frequencies. The probe includes a microwave antenna, an outer conductor, and a cap. The probe further includes a radiation window that is at least partially transparent to microwave energy. The distal boundary of the outer conductor or the proximal boundary of the cap varies in distance from the probe distal end. The probe can have a choke length, an arm length, a radiating portion length, and a cap length. The lengths can each affect the resonant frequency of the antenna. Some examples provide a variable choke length, a variable arm length, a variable radiating portion length, and/or a variable cap length.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for irrigated bipolar radiofrequency ablation. The system includes an ablation probe that includes an elongate inner electrode assembly and an elongate outer electrode assembly. An irrigation path for irrigation fluid flow is defined between the outer surface of the inner electrode assembly and the outer surface of the outer electrode assembly. The irrigation path enables cooling fluid to be circulated within the probe body, cooling the outer electrode during ablation.