Systems and methods for deploying devices to genitourinary sites
US10064980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method delivers an implantable device through the urethra and into the bladder. A deployment instrument is inserted into the urethra, the implantable device is inserted into the deployment instrument, and a stream of fluid is injected into the deployment instrument. The stream of fluid drives the implantable device from the deployment instrument into the bladder. The deployment instrument is removed from the urethra, leaving the implantable device wholly implanted in the bladder.
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