Apparatus and methods for the selective removal of tissue using combinations of ultrasonic energy and cryogenic energy
US7572268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0262
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic apparatus and method is provided for the selective and targeted removal of unwanted tissues. The apparatus and methods may utilize combinations of ultrasonic and cryogenic energy for the selective removal tissue. The apparatus generates and delivers to the tissue cryogenic and ultrasonic energy either in combination or in sequence, provides resize ablation of unwanted tissue parts, and may be used on various body tissues including internal organs.
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