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Red light implant for treating Parkinson's disease

US8900284B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2007
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to an implantable device that delivers an effective amounts of red light to the substantia nigra as a treatment for Parkinson's Disease (PD).

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