Inflatable implant
US11000288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/12195
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is an inflatable implant suitable for placement in the human body and left there for an indeterminate and potentially lengthy period of time. The implant includes at least one bladder wall. The bladder wall will define at least one fillable volume and may form more than one independent fillable volumes. The wall and filler material may be selected to deliver treatment materials to the locale of the implant site or to remove amounts of harmful materials from such a region. The implant may, with an appropriate filler material or bladder wall material, be used in cooperation with an appropriate radio frequency (RF) source to cause the increase of a localized internal temperature and a resulting tissue change such as coagulation, ablation, or the like. Methods of using the implant are also described.
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