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Electrochemical device comprising an acupuncture electrode and its use for treating cancer

US11850423B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2019
Grant dateDec 26, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/306
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention discloses an electrochemical device for treating cancer, characterized by using an acupuncture needle as a working electrode to produce hydrogen in a tumor tissue, thereby destroying the tumor tissue through the produced hydrogen gas. The device of the invention has low cost and simple operation, can realize minimally invasive treatment, and is green and environmentally friendly.

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