Lung elastic recoil restoring or tissue compressing device and method
US6514290B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/043
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This relates to restoring recoil or maintaining compression of an emphysematous or otherwise unhealthy lung and includes elastic members which contract or compress the lung tissue. The elastic member is secured to tissue of the lung either inside or outside of the lung to supplement the natural elasticity of the lung or maintain the tissue in a compressed state. The elastic member may include elastic patches, elastic bands, coil springs, covers or a combination of these elements.
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