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Apparatus and method for treating and dispensing a material into tissue

US8066659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2006
Grant dateNov 29, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/00261
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus for administering a therapeutic is provided. In various embodiments, the apparatus includes a syringe having a barrel and a plunger and having a material treatment module associated therewith. The material treatment module may be an ozone generator that is initiated such that material containing ozone accumulates within the barrel. The material can then be delivered from the barrel into a target site via a needle, thereby delivering therapeutic effects to that target site.

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