Laser lithotripsy device with suction
US6375651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device is provided which includes a suction conduit and an energy-transmitting conduit wherein at least some of the transmitted energy is directed to the distal region of the suction conduit. The device may include an optical apparatus for directing the energy. The device has applications in lithotripsy and tissue-removal in a patient.
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