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Method and devices for selective endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

US8366673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2006
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M25/04
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catheter for inserting into a bodily structure. The catheter includes a primary lumen and a secondary lumen having a side hole for engaging under negative pressure with an inter-mural mucosa of the bodily structure. Methods of use of a catheter involving insertion of the catheter into a bodily structure and engaging the catheter under negative pressure with an inter-mural mucosa of the bodily structure.

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