Method for lung volume reduction
US6997189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2023 |
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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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