Abstract: A fluid management system for use with an ultrasound probe assembly can include first and second conduits each configured to extend from and be fluidly connected to the ultrasound probe assembly. A fluid directing system can include a circulation pump fluidly connected to both the first and second conduits. A fluid degassing system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The fluid degassing system can be configured to remove at least some gas from the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly. A temperature control system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The temperature control system can be configured to control the temperature of the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly. A volume adjustment system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The volume adjustment system can be configured to adjust the volume of the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly.

Abstract: A method for delivering ultrasound can include positioning at least a focal zone of a transducer of an ultrasound probe proximate to targeted tissue of a patient. The method can include supplying power to the transducer to deliver ultrasound energy from the transducer to a first portion of the targeted tissue for a predetermined amount of time to create a first focal lesion in the targeted tissue. The method can include at least temporarily ceasing power to the transducer so as to at least temporarily cease delivery of ultrasound energy from the transducer to the targeted tissue. The method can include supplying power to the transducer to deliver ultrasound energy from the transducer to the targeted tissue at least substantially continuously and along a predefined treatment path.

Abstract: A bolus assembly is configured to receive and be removably coupled to a transducer assembly of an ultrasound probe assembly. The bolus assembly includes a housing assembly and at least one sealing member. The housing assembly has a body having first and second ends, and a sidewall extending therebetween, the body forming a cavity defined by the first end, second end, and sidewall, the cavity being configured to receive at least one transducer of a transducer assembly, a first passage extending through the second end of the body, the sidewall including at least one opening spaced-apart from the passage; and an acoustically transparent and distensible membrane attached to an entire outer periphery of the opening. The sealing member has a through hole and is positioned within the passage. The through hole is configured to receive the shaft. The sealing member is sealingly engaged with the shaft within the passage.

Abstract: An ultrasound delivery system can include a console assembly having a display and a computer system, and a positioning assembly operatively connected to the console assembly. The positioning assembly can be articulable between a plurality of different configurations upon receipt of one or more instructions from the computer system. The positioning assembly can include at least one gripper mechanism configured to selective grip and release. At least one probe assembly can include an ultrasound transducer assembly, a first bolus assembly and a second bolus assembly. The first bolus assembly can have at least a different geometry than the second bolus assembly. At least a portion of the ultrasound transducer assembly can be removably positionable within each of the first bolus assembly and the second bolus assembly. At least a portion of the probe assembly can be selectively connected to gripper mechanism and moved by the positioning assembly.

Abstract: A fluid management system for use with an ultrasound probe assembly can include first and second conduits each configured to extend from and be fluidly connected to the ultrasound probe assembly. A fluid directing system can include a circulation pump fluidly connected to both the first and second conduits. A fluid degassing system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The fluid degassing system can be configured to remove at least some gas from the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly. A temperature control system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The temperature control system can be configured to control the temperature of the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly. A volume adjustment system can be fluidly connected to the first and second conduits. The volume adjustment system can be configured to adjust the volume of the fluid in the ultrasound probe assembly.

Abstract: A method for delivering ultrasound can include positioning at least a focal zone of a transducer of an ultrasound probe proximate to targeted tissue of a patient. The method can include supplying power to the transducer to deliver ultrasound energy from the transducer to a first portion of the targeted tissue for a predetermined amount of time to create a first focal lesion in the targeted tissue. The method can include at least temporarily ceasing power to the transducer so as to at least temporarily cease delivery of ultrasound energy from the transducer to the targeted tissue. The method can include supplying power to the transducer to deliver ultrasound energy from the transducer to the targeted tissue at least substantially continuously and along a predefined treatment path.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a high-intensity focused ultrasound probe movement control device.