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Drug releasing pelvic treatment system and method

US10272235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2015
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of a pelvic treatment system and method are provided. The present invention can include one or more drug eluting darts or barbs that are lodged into the wall and will elute the drug over a desired time period (weeks, months for example) to treat OAB, BPH, tissue weaknesses, or other disorders or diseases.

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