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Ureteral stent and related methods

US11564820B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventors

Ryan Hsi · Nashville, US
Marshall L. Stoller · San Francisco, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 1, 2017
Grant date	Jan 31, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a ureteral stent having two stent bodies and a tether. The stent can minimize or prevent migration of the device out of the bladder of the patient while also reducing patient discomfort associated with such stents.

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