Jessica L Grossman

US Patent:

7874986, Jan 25, 2011

Filed:

Nov 28, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/564164

Inventors:

Robert K. Deckman - San Bruno CA, US
Craig Gerbi - Mountain View CA, US
Michael Munrow - Belmont CA, US
Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/00
A61H 1/00
A61B 18/18

US Classification:

600439, 600437, 601 2, 606 41, 606 46

Abstract:

Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, and a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed on a distal portion.

US Patent:

7918795, Apr 5, 2011

Filed:

Feb 2, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/347018

Inventors:

Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/14
A61B 18/18

US Classification:

600439, 606 44

Abstract:

Methods and devices for both imaging and treating uterine fibroid tumors in one real-time system are provided. One minimally invasive method comprises introducing a sheath into a uterus and determining a location of a fibroid using a visualization element within or on the sheath. Upon identification, a portion of the sheath is steered to position at least one treatment needle at the determined location. The needle is then anchored in uterine tissue and the fibroid treated with the needle.

US Patent:

8298145, Oct 30, 2012

Filed:

Jul 10, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/775452

Inventors:

Robert K. Deckman - San Bruno CA, US
Craig Gerbi - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Michael Munrow - Belmont CA, US
Jordan Bajor - Palo Alto CA, US
Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/00

US Classification:

600439

Abstract:

Uterine fibroids and other tissue masses are treated using an electrode or other treatment element introduced into a potential or peri-capsular space surrounding the fibroid under ultrasonic imaging. A therapy is delivered into the potential space by the treatment element in order to reduce or eliminate blood supply to the fibroid or other tissue mass.

US Patent:

8506485, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/973587

Inventors:

Robert K. Deckman - San Bruno CA, US
Craig Gerbi - Mountain View CA, US
Michael Munrow - Belmont CA, US
Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/08
A61H 1/00
A61B 18/18

US Classification:

600439, 600437, 601 2, 606 41, 606 46

Abstract:

Delivery systems, and methods using the same, having an ultrasound viewing window for improved imaging and a needle for ablation treatment of target tissues. In an embodiment, the target tissue is a fibroid within a female's uterus. In an embodiment, the delivery system includes a rigid shaft having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial passage extending through the rigid shaft. In an embodiment, the axial passage is configured for removably receiving the ultrasound imaging insert having an ultrasound array disposed a distal portion.

US Patent:

20070179380, Aug 2, 2007

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/620594

Inventors:

Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/14

US Classification:

600462000, 600463000

Abstract:

Needle deployment and imaging system includes a sheath, an imaging core, and interventional core. The imaging core and interventional core are received in first and second axial passages in the sheath and at least one of said cores will be removable and replaceable within the sheath. The imaging core may be extended from the sheath or be sealed within the first axial passage of the sheath. The interventional core will typically be advanced laterally or axially from a location near the distal end of the sheath.

US Patent:

20070249939, Oct 25, 2007

Filed:

Apr 20, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/409496

Inventors:

Craig Gerbi - Mountain View CA, US
Robert Deckman - San Bruno CA, US
Michael Munrow - Belmont CA, US
Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/14

US Classification:

600462000

Abstract:

A delivery system includes a rigid shaft, an imaging core, and an interventional core. The rigid delivery shaft has a proximal end, an angled distal tip, and an axial passage therethrough. The imaging core comprises an ultrasound imaging insert disposed within the axial passage. The imaging insert has an ultrasound array within a distal portion thereof, wherein the ultrasound array is tilted relative to a shaft axis. The interventional core comprises a curved ablation needle coupled to the rigid shaft. An angle of needle curvature may be inversely proportional to the ultrasound array tilt and tip angle.

US Patent:

20090287081, Nov 19, 2009

Filed:

Apr 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/424357

Inventors:

Jessica GROSSMAN - San Francisco CA, US
Teodoro BELLEZA - LaSelva Beach CA, US
Graig GERBI - Half Moon Bay CA, US
Michael MUNROW - Belmont CA, US
Jordan BAJOR - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics , Inc - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 18/18
A61B 8/00

US Classification:

600439, 606 33, 600407

Abstract:

Submucosal fibroids are selectively treated by introducing a visualization and ablation instrument into a patient's uterus. Many or all of the fibroids are visualized, and the submucosal fibroids are identified. The identified submucosal fibroids are then selectively targeted, typically using a needle on the visualization and ablation instrument. In this way, the patients can be treated for menorrhagia without prolonging the time to treat intramural and subserosal fibroids which typically aren't responsible for menorrhagia.

US Patent:

20110087100, Apr 14, 2011

Filed:

Dec 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/973642

Inventors:

Jessica Grossman - San Francisco CA, US

Assignee:

Gynesonics, Inc. - Redwood City CA

International Classification:

A61B 8/00
A61N 7/00
A61B 18/18
A61B 18/02

US Classification:

600439

Abstract:

Methods and devices for both imaging and treating uterine fibroid tumors in one real-time system are provided. One minimally invasive method comprises introducing a sheath into a uterus and determining a location of a fibroid using a visualization element within or on the sheath. Upon identification, a portion of the sheath is steered to position at least one treatment needle at the determined location. The needle is then anchored in uterine tissue and the fibroid treated with the needle.