Methods and systems for performing submucosal medical procedures
US8317771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Instruments, systems and methods are provided for performing submucosal medical procedures in a desired area of the digestive tract using endoscopy. Instruments include safe access needle injection instruments incorporating electrosurgical capability, a submucosal tunneling instrument, a submucosal dissection instrument, a mucosal resection device. Systems include a combination of one or more of such instruments with or without injectable agents. Embodiments of various methods for performing the procedures are also provided.
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