Apparatus and method for performing a surgical procedure
US7101366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An embodiment of the present invention relates to methods for performing a surgical procedure. In particular, an embodiment of the present invention is directed to methods for performing a surgical procedure, using a delivery catheter containing a laser fiber assembly. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of performing a surgical procedure comprises the steps of: advancing a delivery catheter to a procedure specific area; activating a laser fiber assembly disposed within the delivery catheter; and advancing the laser fiber assembly to create a treatment specific hole at the procedure specific area.
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