Device for the treatment of tissue calcification
US12096949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0073
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Device for the treatment of tissue calcification, in particular aortic valve leaflets, characterized by the fact that it comprises a first ultrasound emission source that is adapted to provide ultrasound waves with MHz frequencies and a second ultrasound emission source that is adapted to provide ultrasound waves with KHZ frequencies, both MHz and KHz waves being used for the said treatment. The invention also includes a method for the treatment of tissue calcification that is characterized by the simultaneous use of ultrasound waves with MHz frequencies and ultrasound waves with KHz frequencies.
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