Apparatus for treating wall of body cavity
US6695764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for treating a wall of a body cavity comprising an elongate probe member having a distal extremity with an outer surface and at least one recess opening onto the outer surface. When a suction source is coupled to the apparatus, a suction is created in the recess to draw a portion of the wall into the recess. A needle is slidably disposed in the elongate probe member and actuatable from outside the body for movement from a retracted position to an extended position in which the distal end portion of the needle extends into the recess whereby the needle can be extended into the portion of the wall drawn into the recess.
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