Devices for maintaining patency of surgically created channels in tissue
US8308682B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/395
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for altering gaseous flow within a lung to improve the expiration cycle of an individual, particularly individuals having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The methods and devices create channels in lung tissue and maintain the patency of these surgically created channels in tissue. Maintaining the patency of the channels allows air to pass directly out of the lung tissue which facilitates the exchange of oxygen ultimately into the blood and/or decompresses hyper-inflated lungs.
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