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Method and apparatus for performing needle guided interventions

US8328837B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2005
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1079
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for performing needle guided interventions and especially needle guided dilations of tissue to create a therapeutic conduit between two luminal organs or structures. The device is particularly useful for creation of an artificial lumen between two hollow body organs using the working lumen of an endoscope.

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