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Systems and methods for creating curved paths through bone and modulating nerves within the bone

US9775627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Relievant Medsystems, Inc. · US

Inventors

Samit Patel · San Francisco, US
Richard Pellegrino · Rue de l'Église, US
Robert Flager · Pleasanton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 1, 2013
Grant date	Oct 3, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 1, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2018/1807
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

System and methods for channeling a path into bone include a trocar having a proximal end, distal end and a central channel disposed along a central axis of the trocar. The trocar includes a distal opening at or near the distal end of the trocar. The system includes a curved cannula sized to be received in the central channel, and having a curved distal end configured to be extended laterally outward from the distal opening in a curved path extending away from the trocar. The curved cannula has a central passageway having a diameter configured allow a probe to be delivered through the central passageway to a location beyond the curved path.

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