Device and method for detecting and treating lesions
US9533176B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for treating tissue comprises an enlongate probe and a light delivery unit illuminating a target area with light within a first wavelength band selected to enhance identification of target tissue in combination with an ultrasound crystal mounted at a distal end of the probe, the crystal being stimulated to treat target tissue identified using the light delivery unit.
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