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Irrigation devices adapted to be used with a light source for the identification and treatment of bodily passages

US9980631B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2017
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2037

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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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