System and methods for selective thermal treatment
US7789846B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2025 |
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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 of a target site include a catheter having a supply lumen and a delivery lumen, with inlet and exit ports. Blood is withdrawn from the supply lumen and cooled or heated in a control unit. The treated blood is sent to the targeted area via delivery lumen. The supply lumen can act as an insulator for the delivery lumen.
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