Systems and methods for use with MRI-guided focused ultrasound
US12226167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for sonicating a body within an organ of a patient include supplying ultrasound energy to the body in order to produce a liquified material, which can then be aspirated from the body via a catheter. Image guidance is used during aspiration of the liquified material.
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