Unfocused electrohydraulic lithotripter
US9861377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electrohydraulic lithotripters comprising a plurality of electrohydraulic probes are disclosed. Each probe of the plurality of probes comprise a first electrode and a second electrode positioned at a distal end of the probe such that when the probe is discharged, an electric arc between the first electrode and the second electrode produces a shockwave that radiates from the distal end of the probe. A first probe and a second probe of the plurality of probes may be configured to discharge simultaneously or sequentially.
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