Vesicular shunt for the drainage of excess fluid
US8394048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transvesicular drainage device configured to drain excess fluid from a variety of locations in the human body into the bladder. The device may be used to treat ascites or any fluid collection within the body of a human or of a non-human mammal.
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