Vapor ablation systems and methods
US11246642B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F2007/1692
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vapor delivery needle is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the energy delivery probe is that it can apply condensable vapor energy to tissue, such as a prostrate, to shrink, damage, denaturate the prostate. In some embodiments, the vapor delivery needle can be advanced a predetermined distance into the prostate with a solenoid actuation mechanism. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
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