Systems and methods for selective thermal treatment
US7704220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for selective cooling or heating of a target site in the human body include a catheter having a supply elongated element and a delivery elongated element, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply elongated element and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery elongated element. The supply elongated element can act as an insulator for the treated blood in the delivery elongated element.
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