Directional delivery of energy and bioactives
US8551096B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for the treatment of a target tissue by directionally delivering energy and/or bioactive materials to achieve a therapeutic effect. A balloon catheter system having a balloon portion and a plurality of electrodes may be energized to selectively deliver energy, bioactive materials, or a combination thereof to target tissue including tissues disposed about a lumen. The tissue may be targeted by applying energy, making tissue impedance analysis, and further selectively energizing electrodes through the use of an energy source with a controller.
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