Endovascular plasma treatment device and method of use

摘要

A device and method for treating a hollow anatomical structure using matter in a plasma state. Device includes a tubular delivery device comprising a tubular body, a hub, and a distal end, wherein the tubular body device having a longitudinal fluid delivery channel and an exit port near the distal end. Device also contains a container having pre-plasma matter being operatively coupled to the hub, at least one energy-emitting element operatively coupled near the distal end of the tubular delivery device. The energy-emitting element is operatively connected to energy source.

主权项

1. An endoluminal treatment method comprising:
inserting into an anatomical lumen a catheter having at least one energy emitting element near the distal end of the catheter and a catheter lumen; delivering pre-plasma matter in a gaseous state through the catheter lumen; activating the energy emitting element to create plasma from the pre-plasma matter wherein the plasma causes shrinkage of the anatomical lumen.