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Methods and apparatus for coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures

US8361061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2009
Grant dateJan 29, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1425
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An energy delivering probe is used for thermally coagulating and/or constricting hollow anatomical structures (HAS) including, but not limited to, blood vessels such as perforator veins. The probe includes a shaft and an energy source.

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