Stone fragment capture systems for lithotripsy systems
US12329398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0666
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
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.
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