Methods and systems for performing a medical procedure
US10543071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1078
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method and system for treating a patient using a compressible, pressure-attenuating device. According to one embodiment, the system is used to treat urinary tract disorders and can include one or more of an access device, a delivery device, a pressure-attenuating device, and a removal device. The access device may be used to create a passageway to an anatomical structure, such as the patient's bladder. The delivery device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to deliver the pressure-attenuating device to the anatomical structure. The removal device may be inserted through the passageway created by the access device and may be used to view the bladder and/or to capture, to deflate and to remove the pressure-attenuating device.
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