Patent ID: 6626855
Filing Date: 2003-09-30
Classification: A61B,A61N

Abstract:
An ultrasonic system for the treatment of tissue inside a patient's body, comprising:(a) a probe configured to be inserted into a patient's body; (b) at least an ultrasonic transducer located at a distal end of the probe and coupled to a power supply which energizes the ultrasonic transducer; said ultrasonic transducer producing a focused beam of high intensity ultrasonic energy; and (c) an ultrasound transmissive interface located at the distal end of the probe; said ultrasound transmissive interface comprising an in-vivo, biocompatible cap having an opening disposed opposite the ultrasonic transducer and at least a passage and which is sealingly secured to a surface of tissue; and a liquid disposed between the cap and the ultrasonic transducer.