Abstract: An intraluminal imaging system is provided. The intraluminal imaging system includes a patient interface module (PIM) in communication with an intraluminal device comprising an ultrasound imaging component and positioned within a body lumen of a patient, a wireless router via an signal link, and a computing device in wireless communication with the wireless router, wherein the PIM comprises a processing component configured to receive an ultrasound echo signal from the ultrasound imaging component; and determine image data based on at least the ultrasound echo signal; and a power and communication component configured to receive power from the signal link; and transmit, to the computing device via the signal link and the wireless router, the image data.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods relating to intraluminal imaging are disclosed. In an embodiment, an intraluminal imaging device is disclosed. One embodiment of the intraluminal imaging device comprises a flexible elongate member configured to be inserted into a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion. The intraluminal imaging device further comprises an ultrasound imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly comprises a support member, a flexible substrate positioned around the support member, a plurality of ultrasound transducer elements integrated in the flexible substrate, and a plurality of control circuits disposed on the flexible substrate at a position proximal to the plurality of transducer elements. The plurality of control circuits has an outer profile that does not extend beyond an outer profile of the plurality of transducer elements.

Abstract: A positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head is provided. The positioning arm apparatus for an ultrasound head according to an embodiment may constantly move the ultrasound head without change in height of the ultrasound head according to a moving distance by simultaneous rotation at two positions and tilting motion at one position. Also, the positioning arm apparatus may be miniaturized and lightweight since it is operated with a mechanical mechanism, and may provide strong fixing strong and easy maneuverability.

Abstract: A system comprises an imaging device for imaging within a body of a patient. The imaging device comprises a flexible elongate member and an imaging assembly disposed at a distal portion of the flexible elongate member. The imaging assembly comprises an array of imaging elements and a plurality of electronic components configured to perform an electrical function associated with imaging within the body of the patient using the array of imaging elements. Each of the plurality of electronic components is radiopaque such that the plurality of electronic components comprises a radiopaque pattern at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member. A method of imaging within a patient body comprises receiving a radiographic image representative of an ultrasound imaging device positioned within the patient body and determining an orientation of the ultrasound imaging device using a radiopaque pattern of a plurality of electronic components in the radiographic image.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for managing one or more patients. In one implementation, an imaging window is determined based on a location of a probe. A primary image cross-section for the imaging window is identified for the imaging window. At least one image is generated along the primary image cross-section using patient data captured using the probe. The at least one image is compared to an expected image contour scaffold of the primary image cross-section. The probe is commanded to fine-tune an imaging plane based on the comparison until the at least one image matches the expected image contour scaffold of the primary image cross-section.

Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) device. In one example, the MEMS device may include a silicon wafer with a first oxide coating, a cavity in the first oxide coating having a substantially flat floor formed of a layer of the first oxide coating and etched to a first depth prior to deposition of a masking layer, and a membrane coupled to the silicon wafer and spaced away from the substantially flat floor of the cavity by a second depth of the cavity. The second depth is a sum of the first depth and a height of a second oxide coating formed at the post regions of the MEMS device after the masking layer is removed from the post regions.

Abstract: A method includes generating a series of two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound images of a tissue volume associated with a plurality of positions, respectively, along a scanning direction of the tissue volume. The method includes, for a pair of consecutive 2D ultrasound images, using a deep neural network to classify a difference between the pair of consecutive 2D ultrasound images of the series of 2D ultrasound images. The deep neural network is trained to classify differences between images based on one of a plurality of predefined classes. The method includes modifying a number of 2D ultrasound images in the series of 2D ultrasound images based on the classification of the difference between the pair of consecutive 2D ultrasound images of the series of 2D ultrasound images, thereby producing a modified series of 2D ultrasound images. The method includes performing a measurement of tissue using the modified series of 2D ultrasound images.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes an information processing unit that acquires ultrasound diagnostic data generated by an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus. The information processing unit acquires an activation command from the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus, and transmits operation command list for an execution application, which is activated by the activation command, among a plurality of applications for the ultrasound diagnostic data to the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus. The operation command list includes an operation command for operating the execution application and information for constructing a man-machine interface for operating the execution application. The ultrasound diagnostic apparatus constructs the man-machine interface corresponding to operation command information.

Abstract: An ultrasound imaging system having an image processor configured to receive at volume data resulting from a three-dimensional ultrasound scan of a body and to provide corresponding display data, an anatomy detector configured to detect a position and orientation of an anatomical object of interest within the volume data, a slice generator for generating a plurality of two-dimensional slices from the volume data, wherein the slice generator is configured to define respective slice locations based on the results of the anatomy detector for the anatomical object of interest so as to obtain a set of two-dimensional standard views of the anatomical object of interest, wherein the slice generator is further configured to define for each two-dimensional standard view which anatomical features of the anatomical object of interest are expected to be contained. An evaluation unit evaluates a quality factor for each of the two-dimensional slices.

Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems and methods for generated clutter-reduced images are provided. For example, an ultrasound imaging system can include an array of acoustic elements in communication with a processor. The processor is configured to activate the array to perform a scan sequence to obtain a plurality of signals, identify off-axis signals from the plurality of signals by comparing the right subaperture and the left subaperture, and create a clutter-reduced image based on the comparison. Because off-axis signals are more likely to create image clutter, reducing the influence of off-axis signals on the image can therefore improve the quality of the image. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and devices for generating ultrasound images that have reduced or minimized clutter, even for images obtained using arrays that do not satisfy the Nyquist criterion.

Abstract: An operation method of an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes executing one or more imaging series of steps with an ultrasound transducer; and applying a polarization processing to the ultrasound transducer one or more of before, after, and interleaved between the one or more imaging series of steps, where the polarization processing is separate from the one or more imaging series of steps.

Abstract: Provided herein are platforms, systems, and methods for providing ultrasound imaging guidance for automatic evaluation of image quality over a plurality of sub-views.

Abstract: A bodily fluid collection assembly, the assembly includes a collection device including a tube including a chemical lining, a cap, and a fastener wherein the collection device is attached to a multipurpose fluid extraction device including a fluid extraction system, a microfluidic assembly, wherein the microfluidic assembly is configured to provide a flow of the extracted fluid, wherein the microfluidic assembly includes a microfluidic channel, an assay component fluidically connected to the microfluidic assembly, wherein the assay component is configured to test the extracted fluid, and a fluid collecting reservoir fluidically connected to the microfluidic assembly, wherein the fluid collecting reservoir is configured to collect the extracted fluid from the microfluidic assembly.

Abstract: A medical apparatus having an elongate tubular body with a proximal end, an opening at the proximal end, and a distal end defining an interior space therebetween and the distalmost end of the elongate tubular body is configured to matingly engage a filter assembly; a filter assembly configured to matingly engage the distal portion of the elongate tubular body and to provide a seal with the interior space thereof, the filter assembly comprising a filter membrane and a border that is sectionable for mounting on a slide for analysis on a microscope; and a base member configured to releasably engage the distalmost end of the elongate tubular body and to receive the filter assembly therein.

Abstract: A biopsy needle set includes a biopsy needle with a tip that terminates distally in a laterally extending cutting edge that is spaced up from the bottom surface of the needle. A cradle, proximal to the needle, has a floor that is below a central axis of the needle and a row of teeth upwardly extending up from each lateral side of the floor up to about the central axis. Within each row, the teeth are distant from each other and the teeth of the two rows are staggered such that some cross-sections of the cradle include only one tooth and some none. The outer surface of the cradle bears against the inner surface of the cannula to keep the biopsy needle centered in the cannula and from bending to thereby better target tissue of interest for sampling.

Abstract: A system for collecting a biopsy of a lesion within a patient using examination images previously collected from an examination device. An x-ray detector detects energy after passing through the patient. A compression paddle compresses the patient. A processing system generates a biopsy image based on the energy detected by the x-ray detector, accesses the examination images previously collected, and analyzes, while the patient remains compressed, the biopsy image to determine a measured x-coordinate and a measured y-coordinate of the lesion along X and Y axes, respectively. The examination images are analyzed to determine a calculated z-coordinate of the lesion along the Z axis. The location of the lesion along the X, Y, and Z axes is determined based on the measured x-coordinate and measured y-coordinate from the biopsy image and the calculated z-coordinate from examination images. The biopsy may be performed while the patient remains compressed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for extraction of a resected tissue or the like from a body comprising an elongate portion having a rounded end; a sleeve assembly comprising an anchor portion for contacting a region around the resected tissue when inflated, and a body portion shaped and dimensioned to receive the resected tissue; the body portion comprises a first end, a second end and a pliable sleeve; the first end and the second end each having a respective diameter greater than a desired diameter of the natural orifice or a tissue opening; wherein the pliable sleeve is disposed between the first end and the second end in a manner which a distance between the first end and the second end is adjustable.

Abstract: A retainer for assembling tissue thickness compensators to a surgical stapler can comprise a grip, a first surface for supporting a first tissue thickness compensator, a second surface for supporting a second tissue thickness compensator, and clips for aligning and attaching the retainer to the surgical stapler. The clips may align and attach the retainer to a staple cartridge of the surgical instrument. The clips may align the retainer with an anvil of the surgical instrument. An insertion tool may be used in combination with the retainer to insert the retainer into the surgical stapler and to push the tissue thickness compensators against the anvil and/or the staple cartridge of the surgical instrument.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a tissue traction device, e.g., for an endoscopic procedure such as endoscopic tissue dissection. For example, a tissue traction device may include a traction band having a first end, a second end, a length therebetween and extending along a longitudinal axis. A first attachment member may extend from the first end of the traction band. A second attachment member may be associated with the body between the first end and the second end of the traction band. A third attachment member may extend from the second end of the traction band.

Abstract: Implants and instrumentations for fixation of tissue to bone may be provided. An expandable locking suture sleeve may provide knotless fixation of sutures and soft tissue. The locking suture sleeve may have an internal mechanism to lock extra-sleeve or tissue repair sutures through a locking loop. An insertion device may further be provided. The insertion device may have a cannulated inner wire to hold the locking sleeve sutures. The insertion device may have a driver with a receptable screw that can be advanced down the inner wire. The receptacle screw may be buried into the patient's bone to compress the suture sleeve and further lock the sutures in place. A back handle may be threaded into the screw driver in order to control the advancement of the screw.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, methods and/or systems for securing tissue to bone, including a suture anchor implant having a body through which a suture eyelet extends transversely, and one or more suture pinch slits extending proximally from the suture eyelet, the suture pinch slit(s) angled relative to the longitudinal axis of the anchor.

Abstract: An expandable introducer with embodiments that may include a fastener, tubular member, sleeve and combinations thereof. The sleeve may have a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. The sleeve may include a slit through the wall, which may allow the sleeve to be decreased in diameter for implantation and/or increased in diameter after implantation for alignment. The sleeve may include two slits in the tubular wall thereby forming two semi-tubular members. The semi-tubular members may be placed separately at the implantation site then aligned to form a tubular member. The tubular member may include threads, pebbles, bumps, ridges, hills, openings and combinations thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods of repairing tissue are disclosed. Systems and methods may repair an opening through a hip capsule. Systems and methods preferably repair the tissue while minimally encroaching on the tissue immediately behind the repair, such as the hip joint tissues. Some systems may repair the tissue with a suture passer having a needle that slides in axial alignment with the passer and includes a first recess for passing the suture in a first axial direction and a second recess for passing the suture in an opposing axial direction. Some systems may pass a portion of a repair construct in a retrograde direction, placing the repair construct in a preferred arrangement accommodating for the stresses on the tissue.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a medical suture and a medical suture device, and belongs to the field of medical instruments. The medical suture comprises: a suture body, the suture body defining a longitudinal center line; and a plurality of pairs of barbs arranged at intervals along a direction of the longitudinal center line, each pair of barbs being symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the suture body, the barb being provided with a first end connected with the suture body and a second end far away from the suture body, and a ratio of a transverse distance L1 of second ends of each pair of the barbs along a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal center line to a transverse dimension L0 of the suture body perpendicular to the direction of the longitudinal center line ranging from 1.5 to 2.5.

Abstract: A T-RESAP surgical applicator device which is usable during surgeries aimed at repairing soft tissues by applying an implantable T-REM3DIE element, is configured to perforate the soft tissues to be repaired and to correctly position and insert the implantable T-REM3DIE device in the tissue to be repaired.

Abstract: A method of operating a robotically controlled surgical instrument that includes an end effector, a driving assembly, and a lockout, the method includes inhibiting actuation of the driving assembly when the lockout is in a locked configuration in response to an unspent staple cartridge being absent from a first jaw of the end effector. The method also includes inserting the unspent staple cartridge into the first jaw of the end effector to switch the lockout to an unlocked configuration. The method also includes actuating the driving assembly to pivot the first jaw, which includes the staple cartridge, toward a second jaw of the end effector to at least one of staple or cut tissue with the end effector when the lockout is in the unlocked configuration.

Abstract: A surgical instrument. The surgical instrument includes an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge, an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel, a knife mechanically coupled to the staple cartridge, an electric motor and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor. The control circuit is configured to change a firing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events.

Abstract: A surgical device includes an elongate body, a tool assembly supported on the elongate body for articulation, and an articulating mechanism for selectively articulating the tool assembly in relation to the elongate body. The articulation mechanism includes an articulation lever and a pair of locking assemblies. The articulation lever is movable to articulate the tool assembly in relation to the elongate body about an articulation axis. The locking assemblies are configured to prevent movement of the articulation lever until one of the locking assemblies is moved from a locked position to an unlocked position. The locking assemblies are movable from their locked positions to their unlocked positions prior to movement of the articulation lever to reduce the force required to manipulate the articulation lever and to facilitate articulation in continuous fashion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an end tool of a surgical instrument and a surgical instrument including the same, and more particularly, to an end tool of a surgical instrument that may be mounted on a robotic arm or operable manually to be used in laparoscopic surgery or other various surgeries, wherein the end tool is rotatable in two or more directions and is moved in a way that intuitively matches a motion of a manipulation portion, and a surgical instrument including the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument, such as a tissue sealing instrument, with an elongate shaft and first and second jaws movably coupled to the shaft. The second jaw comprises a cavity for receiving a staple cartridge and a substantially longitudinal reinforcing wall extending through the cavity. The instrument further includes a drive member configured to translate through the end effector to close the jaws and to engage a plurality of staples within the staple cartridge to drive the staples into tissue. The reinforcing wall provides additional support for the staple cartridge to inhibit deformation of the staple cartridge during actuation, thereby improving the staple formation in the tissue. This improves the tissue seal provided by the staples without increasing the overall size of the end effector.

Abstract: A method of applying a buttress to a surgically cut and stapled site uses an end effector with a buttress applier cartridge assembly to load one or more buttress assemblies to the end effector. The buttress assemblies each include a buttress to support a staple formed therein as well an adhesive for adhering to the end effector. The adhesive of the buttress assemblies can include a pattern to assist in both attachment to the end effector and release from the end effector after cutting and stapling a tissue site. The buttress applier cartridge can include features that accommodate end effectors having various tip configurations, including straight tips and curved or bent tips.

Abstract: An anvil buttress loading system includes an anvil assembly, an anvil buttress loading tool, and an anvil buttress. The anvil buttress is retainable on each of the anvil buttress loading tool and the anvil buttress, and is transferrable from the anvil buttress loading tool to the anvil assembly.

Abstract: A medical device, comprising a fastening assembly, wherein the fastening assembly includes an adapter defining an opening therethrough, a fastener releasably coupled to the adapter, wherein the fastener includes at least two jaws pivotable relative to one another, the fastener having a first configuration wherein the jaws are open and a second configuration wherein the jaws are closed, and at least one cable coupled to the fastener and the adapter, the at least one cable being configured to apply tension to the fastener to transition between the first configuration and the second configuration while the fastener is coupled to the adapter, and to control release of the fastener from the adapter.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices for connecting tissue layers, such as for connecting a gallbladder and a portion of a gastrointestinal tract to create an anastomosis, include a tubular structure having a plurality of apposition portions, a central region, and a covering material. The methods of using the devices include endoscopic deployment, and the devices may include self-expanding frameworks that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures.

Abstract: Described here are devices for closing one or more tissues, and handles for controlling these devices. Generally, the devices described here comprise a snare loop assembly, wherein the snare loop assembly comprises a snare loop and a suture loop, and a handle for controlling the snare loop assembly. In some variations the snare loop assembly may comprise a retention member that may releasably connect the suture loop to the snare loop. In other variations the devices comprise one or more force-reducing suture locks to help prevent the suture loop from inadvertently disengaging from the snare loop assembly. In still other variations, the excess-suture management features. The handles described here may be configured to remove excess suture from a suture loop, and may also be configured to release the suture loop from the snare loop assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a handle assembly, a shaft assembly, and an end effector. The handle assembly includes a body and an actuator. The actuator includes a rotary member that is configured to be driven by a finger of a hand that grasps the handle body. The shaft assembly includes an external sheath that is fixed to the handle body and an inner shaft that is coupled to the actuator. The inner shaft is configured to slide longitudinally relative to the external sheath in response to rotation of the first rotary member relative to the handle body. The end effector is configured to encompass a bodily lumen and includes a flexible member extending distally from the inner shaft. A first coupling element is fixed to the distal tip of the flexible member. A second coupling element is fixed to the external sheath. The flexible member defines an adjustable loop.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining image data of an anomaly in a vessel, generating a model of a bioimplant based on the image data and forming the bioimplant based on the model, wherein the bioimplant generally corresponds in dimension to the anomaly. The method may include introducing the bioimplant in the anomaly.

Abstract: Surgical methods and devices that facilitate anatomical resection are disclosed. In some examples, a surgical resection device is disclosed that includes a static housing and a resection tool coupled to the housing via a flexible gasket that allows relative motion between the static housing and resection tool. A motor is also coupled to the static housing and is configured to rotate the resection tool about a first axis. The surgical resection device also includes two linear actuators disposed within a handle and coupled to the static housing via respective pinned linkages. The actuators are independently drivable to translate the resection tool within a second axis and rotate the resection tool about a third axis. A surgical computing device can track the surgical resection device, drive the motor and actuators to align the resection tool with a resection plane determined preoperatively, and control a position and speed of the resection tool.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for remediating a condition present in a patient. In certain implementations, the device may include a body having a proximal side, a distal side, a medial side, a lateral side, an inferior side, and a superior side. In addition, the device may include a window that extends from one side of the body to an opposite side of the body, the window configured to enable a user to view an anatomical reference when the apparatus is in use. The device may include a reference feature guide coupled to the body, the reference feature guide configured to guide a user in providing one or more reference features.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for remediating a condition present in a patient. In certain implementations, the device may include a body having a medial side, a lateral side, a superior side, an inferior side, an anterior side, and a posterior side. In addition, the device may include a bone engagement surface on a bone-facing side of the body, the bone engagement surface configured to engage a surface of a patient. The device may include a bone attachment feature configured to couple the body to a long bone of the patient. Moreover, the device may include a resection feature that guides resection of the long bone to separate a malleolus from the long bone.

Abstract: Bone deformity correction devices and methods of using such devices to correct bone deformities. The device can include an elongate body, an adjustable manipulation arm movably coupled to the elongate body, wherein the adjustable manipulation arm is configured to move axially and laterally, and a cutting guide removably attachable to the device elongate body.

Abstract: Devices and assemblies for transferring kinematic alignment references from the distal aspect of a femur to the proximal aspect of an adjacent tibia, while permitting adjustment of the anterior-posterior slope. An exemplary pivoting tibial resection guide comprises: a body, a pivoting recess extending laterally into the body, the pivoting recess further comprising one or more anterior openings, the one or more anterior openings communicating with the pivoting recess, a locking mechanism recess, and multiple pin holes extending anteroposteriorly through the body and a pivoting assembly disposed within the pivoting recess, the pivoting assembly comprising one or more complimentary tibial engagement members disposed between the first end and the second end, wherein the one or more complimentary tibial engagement members communicates with the one or more anterior openings in the body, and wherein the pivoting assembly is closely dimensioned to rotate axially within the pivoting recess relative to the body.

Abstract: Described herein are reverse shoulder devices and related systems, methods, and kits useful in orthopedic surgery. In some embodiments, a reamer is described having a handle, a shank and a cutting body. In some embodiments, the cutting body has a threaded region and a tapered cutting region. In some embodiments, the cutting body is configured to compact bone particles against the inner surface of a bone bore while reaming the bone.

Abstract: A kit (4000, 5100) including a guiding system and a cannulated bone material removal device, the bone material removal device (4004, 5200) having a longitudinal shaft (4024, 5202) and comprising on the longitudinal shaft a radially expandable cutting portion (4028, 5208) having a longitudinally-oriented cutting edge (2124), the radial expansion comprising an increase of a cross-sectional diameter of the bone material removal device at the longitudinal position of the expandable cutting portion; and the guiding system including an arcuate element (4008, 5102), a guiding element (4010, 5104) configured to be attached to the arcuate element, and a cannula (4002, 5106), slidably insertable into a portion of the arcuate element; wherein the bone material removal device is axially displaceable within said cannula. The kit can be used in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Abstract: A system includes a cutting guide having a base body configured to be fixed to a first bone of a patient and a cutting slot block configured to provide a guide for cutting at least one of the first bone and a second bone of the patient. The cutting slot block is rotationally coupled to the base body. The cutting slot block is configured to rotate in a first rotational direction. The cutting guide comprises a distal portion and a proximal portion.

Abstract: A system for preparing an ankle bone to receive an ankle prosthesis is provided. The system includes a patient specific cutting guide that has an anterior surface, a posterior surface, and at least one cutting feature extending through the guide from the anterior surface. The posterior surface comprising a first protrusion or other member that extends from a first end fixed to the posterior surface to a second end disposed away from the first end of the first protrusion. The posterior surface has a second protrusion or other member that extends from a first end fixed to the posterior surface to a second end disposed away from the first end of the second protrusion. The first and second protrusions are spaced apart and have a length such that when the patient specific cutting guide is coupled with first and second bone references, which can include bushings implantable in bones, a clearance gap is provided between the posterior surface and the ankle bone.

Abstract: A vascular therapy device (10) includes a retrieval device (12) configured to deploy an associated self-expanding stent (2) in a clot and including a retrieval line (14) attached to the associated self-expanding stent. At least one electronic processor (20) is programmed to: receive a time sequence of images (35) of the associated self-expanding stent acquired during a thrombectomy procedure in which the self-expanding stent is deployed in a clot; perform image analysis on the images of the time sequence of images to determine a geometric change of the associated self-expanding stent deployed in the clot; identify an event occurring in the thrombectomy procedure based on the geometric change of the associated self-expanding stent deployed in the clot; and respond to the identification of the event by: outputting an indication (36) of the event; and/or controlling a robot (16) to perform an action in response to the event.

Abstract: A guide wire includes a core shaft and a cylindrical body that surrounds an outer periphery of a distal end side portion of the core shaft. The cylindrical body includes a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion located on a proximal end side of the cylindrical body with respect to the first cylindrical portion. A maximum dimension of an outer shape of a transverse section of the second cylindrical portion is larger than a maximum dimension of an outer shape of a transverse section of the first cylindrical portion, and a minimum dimension of the outer shape of the transverse section of the second cylindrical portion is smaller than a minimum dimension of the outer shape of the transverse section of the first cylindrical portion.

Abstract: The device of the present invention allows for a method of treating a patient exhibiting proptosis of eye tissue by treating inflamed tissue behind the eye or treating the thyroid directly or treating a reflexology zone to reduce pressure and inflammation of the eye tissue using pressure pulses or shock waves. The treatment method for bulging eyes has the steps of placing an applicator head of an acoustic shock wave or pressure pulse generator or source on or near an eye or eyelid region, temple, thyroid or reflexology zone; coupling the applicator head directly or indirectly to an exposed surface of the region being treated; and activating the generator or source to emit pressure pulses or acoustic shock waves to the eye or eyelid region, temple, thyroid or reflexology zone to treat the eye tissue exhibiting high pressure and inflammation to reduce the pressure and inflammation.

Abstract: A catheter includes multiple shock wave generators in a balloon between proximal and distal ends of the catheter and electrically controlled by software of a controller to produce shock waves at different discharge point locations for intracorporeal treatment of a blood vessel.