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Method and device for the treatment of prostate tissue

US6524270B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2000
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3606
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for treatment of the prostate, comprising a catheter for treatment which is inserted through the urethra. The treatment catheter being provided with a front portion that comprises an expandable container for fixation of treatment catheter with a front portion in the urinary bladder and with a drainage channel ending in the front portion for drainage of urinary bladder. At least one hollow tip is provided to be extendible from treatment catheter into the surrounding prostate tissue of catheter. The tip is connected with a syringe for supply of an astringent and analgesic medicine. By this method, tip is extended from the treatment catheter into the surrounding prostate tissue of catheter. An astringent and analgesic medicine is supplied from the syringe and administered to the prostate tissue through the tip.

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