Ablation systems, devices and methods for the treatment of tissue
US10973561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for ablating target tissue of a patient with an ablative fluid is provided. An elongate shaft includes a proximal portion and a distal portion, and at least one fluid delivery element is attached to the distal portion. The device can be configured to ablate the duodenal mucosa of a patient while avoiding damage to the duodenal adventitial tissue. Systems and methods of treating target tissue are also provided.
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