Intraductal breast fluid aspiration device
US6517513B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/064
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for reducing the level of carcinogens in the breast, and influencing the transport of blood carotenoids into the intraductal environment. In one embodiment, the device comprises a pump having compression, suction, and heat adapted to optimize noninvasive extraction of intraductal breast fluid during periods of non-lactation, from a parous or nulliparous patient.
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