Systems for reducing pressure in an organ
US9636254B2 · kind B2 · utility
52Cited by
151References
40Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/0008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, system and apparatus for relieving pressure in an organ such as, but not limited to, the eye are disclosed. The method includes implanting a bioabsorbable channel into the selected area of the organ using a delivery apparatus.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.