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Treating benign prostatic hyperplasia

US11602516B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2022
Grant dateMar 14, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/416
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Minimally invasive treatment methods for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) tissue. A system includes a sustained release formulation comprising a cytostatic or cytotoxic drug, and an applicator or delivery system for local delivery of a composition comprising or consisting essentially of the sustained release formulation to the prostate. The applicator containing the composition is characterized by a KIR value of between 40 and 400 Centipoise per unit area.

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