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Selective lung tissue ablation

US8568403B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2009
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1861
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical methods and systems are provided for effecting lung volume reduction by selectively ablating segments of lung tissue.

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