Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
Kennedy, Sharon E. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
active
07402320
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to occlusion of a hollow anatomical structure by inserting an occluding device or occluding material into a hollow anatomical structure or surrounding native tissue.
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Karabey Halil Ibrahim
McRae Bob
Mirizzi Michael Stephan
Prestezog Anna Grace
Kennedy Sharon E.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc.
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