Apparatus for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy

摘要

The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.

主权项

1. A disposable medical apparatus for use with an applicator which radiates microwave energy, said disposable medical apparatus comprising:
a tissue chamber at a distal end of said disposable medical apparatus, a distal end of said tissue chamber being adapted to form a vacuum seal when positioned against skin; an applicator chamber at a proximal end of said disposable member; a flexible film separating said tissue chamber and said applicator chamber, said flexible film being substantially impermeable to air and biological fluids; a filter separating air in said tissue chamber from air in said applicator chamber, said filter being substantially permeable to air but substantially impermeable to biological fluids; a vacuum circuit connecting said tissue chamber and said applicator chamber to apply vacuum to first and second sides of said flexible film; and a vacuum seal disposed on said applicator chamber, said vacuum seal being positioned to engage the applicator and seal said applicator chamber when said applicator is positioned in said applicator chamber.