Intracerebral probe and device for the treatment of neurological or psychiatric dysfunctions
US8597338B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00446
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An intracerebral probe (11) comprising a first part (20) with laser or cryogenic treatment means and further comprising a hollow second part (22) surrounding the first, the first part sliding inside the second part along its longitudinal axis (A); and a plurality of detectors (16) distributed along a portion of the second part (22) in such a manner as to be capable of identifying a brain dysfunction zone along the longitudinal axis (A) of the second part. Advantageously, the probe presents a lateral treatment window enabling the action of the treatment means to be directed. The invention also provides a kit and a treatment system including such a probe, and the use thereof of treating cell dysfunctions that give rise to neurological or psychiatric symptoms.
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