Method for ablating tissue to facilitate implantation and apparatus and kit for use therewith
US8814858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C9/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a mammalian body having tissue comprising creating a cavity in the tissue formed by an internal surface of the tissue. The internal surface is ablated. An implant-forming material is introduced into the cavity to create an implant in the tissue. The ablation of the internal surface inhibits migration of the implant. An apparatus and kit for use with the method are provided.
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