Method and assembly for lung volume reduction
US6599311B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and assemblies for reducing the volume of a lung. A plurality of anchors are anchored at different positions in the lung. A cord is attached to each of the anchors. The anchors are drawn towards one another via the cords to cause the lung to collapse, thus compressing the tissue in the lung and establishing a reduction in lung volume.
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