Method of and device for introducing materials into a body
US8505545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/065
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention comprises a method for introduction of materials into a patient's body. The method generally comprises providing an elongate member for introducing the material. The elongate member defines a lumen and comprises a distal end defining an aperture and a proximal end. The method further comprises the steps of positioning the elongate member at a target site of a patient's body; providing a motorized device at least partially disposed within the lumen; and introducing the material through the lumen into the target site using the motorized device.
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