Methods and devices for the in situ dissolution of renal calculi
US6866651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22084
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and devices for at least reducing the mass of, if not dissolving, renal calculi in situ are provided. In the subject methods, a renal calculus is contacted, e.g. flushed, with an acidic dissolution solution in situ, where the acidic dissolution solution is a solution of a strong, inorganic acid, e.g. hydrochloric acid. In many embodiments, the renal calculus is first enclosed in an isolated local environment of a device prior contact with the dissolution solution. Also provided are novel devices and kits for practicing the subject invention.
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