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Method and system for cryoablating fibroadenomas

US7780658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2006
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/378
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cryosurgical system adapted for treatment of fibroadenomas within the breast of a patient. The system includes cryoprobes and a control system which operates the cryoprobes to accomplish freezing in two stages, including a high power freeze and a low power freeze.

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