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Bulking agents

US10398724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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240References

20Claims

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Assignee

Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc. · US

Inventors

George Bourne · Libertyville, US
Michael Madden · Princeton, US
Arthur Madenjian · Winchester, US
Doreen Rao · Sudbury, US
Marcia Buiser · Northborough, US
Jianmin Li · Lexington, US
Raymond Rackley · Shaker Heights, US
Barry N. Gellman · Fall River, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 18, 2013
Grant date	Sep 3, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P13/02
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to bulking agents and apparatus and methods for using the disclosed bulking agents. The bulking agents can be used to treat such conditions as urinary and fecal incontinence, gastro-esophageal reflux, ancurismal blockages, and cosmetic deformities. The invention also relates to an injection method that reduces the injection pressure required to place the bulking agents.

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