Systems and methods for anesthetizing ear tissue
US8452392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for use in iontophoretic anesthesia of a tympanic membrane are disclosed. The system generally includes an earplug and an electrode device. The earplug includes at least one sealing member for sealing the earplug in an ear canal. The method involves using the system on a human or animal subject.
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