Methods and apparatus for introducing tumescent fluid to body tissue
US8465451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter is usable to treat a hollow anatomical structure (HAS). The catheter comprises one or more shafts which extend away from a proximal end of the catheter toward a distal end thereof. The catheter further comprises an HAS constriction energy source located at or near the distal end of the catheter. The catheter further comprises at least one radially expandable transmural fluid delivery channel located in the catheter near the HAS constriction energy source.
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