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Method of accessing two lateral recesses

US8277437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/065
  • 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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