Device system and method for tissue displacement or separation
US8221442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1094
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue displacement/separation device is provided. The device includes a bladder which is expandable between a first tissue and a second tissue of a body. The bladder has an expanded shape which is selected capable of displacing or separating the first tissue from the second tissue in a manner suitable for protecting the first tissue from an effect of a treatment applied to the second tissue.
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