Controlled ablation with laser energy
US11759258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems for modifying tissue use a pressurized fluid stream carrying coherent light energy. The methods and systems may be used for resecting and debulking soft and hard biological tissues. The coherent light is focused within a stream of fluid to deliver energy to the tissue to be treated.
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