Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Peffley, Michael (Department: 3739)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
C606S020000, C606S023000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10391221
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for use in the selective disruption of lipid-rich cells by controlled cooling. The present invention further relates to a device for use in carrying out the methods for selective disruption of lipid-rich cells by controlled cooling.
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