Method and devices for selective endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
US8366673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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