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Electroosmotic tissue treatment

US9731122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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14Claims

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Assignee

RAINBOW MEDICAL LTD. · IL

Inventor

Yossi Gross · Moshav Merhavya, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 29, 2013
Grant date	Aug 15, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 6, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/36139
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus for driving fluid between first and second anatomical sites of a subject is provided, comprising (1) a first electrode, configured to be coupled to the first anatomical site of the subject; (2) a second electrode, configured to be coupled to the second anatomical site of the subject; and (3) a control unit, configured to (i) detect a pressure difference between the first and second anatomical sites, and (ii) in response to the detected pressure difference, drive fluid between the first and second anatomical sites by applying a treatment voltage between the first and second electrodes. Other embodiments are also described.

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