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Median lobe band implant apparatus and method

US8529584B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2010
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00547
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant devices for compressing, distracting and/or retracting the lobes of a prostate.

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