Device for biopsy and treatment of breast tumors
US6494844B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00291
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for diagnosis and treatment of tumors and lesions within the body. A cannula adapted to apply suction through the lumen of the catheter to the tumor or lesion is described. The lumen has a self sealing valve through which a cryoprobe is inserted while the suction is being applied. The cryoprobe is then inserted into the lesion, and operated to ablate the lesion.
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