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Vertebral denervation

US8628528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2013
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0551
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a radial opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curveable cannula sized to be received in the central channel, the curveable cannula comprising a curveable distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the radial opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curveable cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured to allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

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