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Methods and devices for selective disruption of fatty tissue by controlled cooling

US7367341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2003
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/029
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for use in the selective disruption of lipid-rich cells by controlled cooling. The present invention further relates to a device for use in carrying out the methods for selective disruption of lipid-rich cells by controlled cooling.

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