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Methods and devices for treating tissue

US8088119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 2007
Grant dateJan 3, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/0007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Device and method are provided for diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries to the spine by injecting drugs into the diseased or injured area. The device and method of the subject invention provide improvements to patient and operator safety, along with ease-of-use and convenience improvements over conventional techniques.

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