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Suction lithotripsy apparatus, method and kit

US9775674B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2012
Grant dateOct 3, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2217/007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices, methods and kits useful in the disruption and removal of unwanted materials, such as calculi and other formations, from within body lumens are described. The disclosure describes particular embodiments and methods useful in the lithotriptic removal of stones from the salivary glands.

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