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Continuous indentation lateral lobe apparatus and method

US8834492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2010
Grant dateSep 16, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for creating continuous defects or indentations in lobes of a prostate.

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