Irrigation devices adapted to be used with a light source for the identification and treatment of bodily passages
US9833130B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods of identifying and treating bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. More particularly, irrigation devices and methods useful in the identification and treatment of bodily passages, such as sinus cavities, are provided. The irrigation devices comprise an elongate tubular member and an optical fiber which assist with the transcutaneous identification and/or treatment of a bodily passage.
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