Medical devices and methods
US11992254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/204
- 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, or denature tissues of the prostate. Methods associated with use of the energy delivery probe are also covered.
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