Steerable fiberoptic epidural balloon catheter and scope

Details Steerable fiberoptic epidural balloon catheter and scope Steerable fiberoptic epidural balloon catheter and scope

2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Williams, Catherine S. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S096010, C604S264000, C604S528000, C604S509000, C604S510000, C600S114000, C600S115000, C600S160000

Reexamination Certificate

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10169641

ABSTRACT:
Devices for and methods of treating afflictions occurring in a body cavity, such as the epidural space. The methods and devices provide for fluoroscopic assisted placement of a fiber optic catheter/scope with a balloon tip. These devices and methods would perform decompression surgery, neuroplasty, and mechanical lysis of adhesions (and other afflictions), as well as allowing small operating and therapeutic instruments under direct visualization.

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