Methods and devices for access across adjacent tissue layers
US12343072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/144
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Adjacent tissue layers can be accessed using a catheter device with a distal tip having a conductive portion including a first cutting feature and one or more projections extending from the first cutting feature towards an outer diameter of the distal tip. Electrical energy can be supplied to the conductive portion of the device to cut tissue. A stent can be delivered to form a fluid communication between the adjacent tissue layers.
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