Devices for killing tumor cells and related systems and methods
US9820794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N7/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various devices, systems, and methods are capable of killing tumor cells by delivering cell-disrupting agents into a tumor in an inward direction from a peripheral border about the tumor. In some examples, a covering that includes one or more emissive elements encompasses at least a portion of a tumor such that the emissive element is directed inwardly toward the tumor so as to be able to introduce a cell-disrupting agent into the tumor. In further examples, the covering is incorporated into a glove.
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