Surgery – Means for introducing or removing material from body for... – Treating material introduced into or removed from body...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Kennedy, Sharon (Department: 3767)
Surgery
Means for introducing or removing material from body for...
Treating material introduced into or removed from body...
C604S074000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07029462
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus, methods and kits for simultaneous delivery of a fluid or other substance to two or more breast milk ducts are provided. The fluid can be delivered for a variety of purposes including lavage of the ducts and administering an agent for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic purposes.
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He Xuanmin
Hung David
Allen Theodore
Casey Mark J.
Cytyc Corporation
Kennedy Sharon
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