Energized stents and methods of using the same
US8092515B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0093
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to surgical systems including energized/energizable stents, and methods of using the same in the prevention of restenosis. A surgical system for treating a stenosis and/or a restenosis site s provided. The surgical system includes an electrosurgical generator; an energy transmitting conduit connectable to the electrosurgical generator; and a stent positionable in a body lumen at a site of a stenosis. The stent is fabricated from an electrically conductive material and adapted to electrically communicate with the electrosurgical generator, and the energy transmitting conduit delivers electrosurgical energy to the site of the stenosis.
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