Devices, treatments and methods to restore tissue elastic recoil
US10786257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/848
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Pulmonary treatment devices, systems and methods of use are provided which take into account the vast tissue damage of advanced COPD sufferers and provide treatments designed specifically to treat the particularly compromised lung tissues that are present in these patients. These treatments reduce trapped air volume, tension lung tissue and enhance lung elastic recoil. A variety of embodiments are provided, including pulmonary treatment devices that move portions of lung tissue around a rotational axis into a torqued configuration, anchoring such tissue in place for improved breathing mechanics.
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