Medical device and method for use in tissue characterization and treatment
US9999353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device is presented for use in tissue characterization and treatment. The device comprises a tissue characterization probe comprising an elongated carrier carrying an array of tissue characterization sensors which are arranged in a spaced-apart relationship on at least a part of the carrier with known distances between them along a longitudinal axis of the carrier and along at least part of a circumference of the carrier, such that during progression of the probe through a tissue mass each of the sensors generates tissue characterization signals from successive locations thereof within the tissue mass enabling to locate an abnormal tissue inside said tissue mass, thereby enabling consequent treatment of the abnormal tissue. Several movement mechanisms are described for enabling relative movement between the carrier and a treatment tool passing therethrough.
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