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US7871405B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00547
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices can be positioned within a patient by use of apparatus and methods according to the invention. The apparatus and methods permit insertion of the medical devices into various locations of the patient's body without requiring removal and reinsertion of already-inserted medical devices. The apparatus and methods are typically used to place medical devices into a male patient's urinary system to treat a disease or condition. The medical devices can be cryoablation probes that are inserted into the prostate gland to treat prostate cancer, for example.
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