Vasculature and lymphatic system imaging and ablation associated with a reservoir
US8285367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an embodiment, a system includes one or one or more reservoirs responsive to control circuitry for receiving target(s) associated with one or more blood or lymph vessel of a subject. The system includes one or more first energy source associated with the one or more reservoirs for providing energy to elicit image response(s) associated with the target(s). The system includes one or more sensors associated with the one or more reservoirs for capturing the image response(s). Control circuitry is provided and coupled to the sensors for at least partially identifying the target(s) based at least partially on the captured image response(s) during an expected transit time of the target(s) through a detection area. Attachment unit(s) responsive to the control circuitry are provided for attaching the one or more reservoirs to the blood or lymph vessel.
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