Delivery of ultrasound to percutaneous and intrabody devices
US6428491B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/058
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing morbidity associated with a medical device inserted into the body of a patient. Ultrasonic energy is applied to the device with sufficient intensity to inhibit accretion of biological matter associated with the device while the device is in the body. Typically, the energy is applied to the device in the absence of clinically-observable accretion of biological matter on the device so as to prevent such accretion.
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