Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector – Bacterium or component thereof or substance produced by said...
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-13
2008-11-25
Afremova, Vera (Department: 1657)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector
Bacterium or component thereof or substance produced by said...
C424S239100, C424S236100, C424S234100, C424S009100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07455845
ABSTRACT:
The present invention related to methods for treating neurological-urological conditions, including urinary retention. This is accomplished by administration of a botulinum toxin into the lower urinary tract of a patient with urinary retention, including the bladder or urinary sphincter and the bladder wall.
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