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Median lobe destruction apparatus and method

US8628542B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2010
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/1869
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and associated method for altering or destroying tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders. In one aspect, the system includes a device configured to deploy devices for altering the lobes of a prostate.

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