Apparatus for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
US12090136B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- 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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