Method and apparatus for introducing endolymphatic instrumentation
US8126538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0504
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described herein are a method and apparatus for introducing instrumentation into the lymphatic system that can be used for physiological monitoring and/or delivery of therapy. Such instrumentation, for example, may include one or more sensors for measuring physiological variables and/or one or more instruments for delivering therapy that is adapted to be disposed within a lymphatic vessel.
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