Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Light application
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-30
2007-10-30
Johnson, III, Henry M (Department: 3739)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Light application
C128S898000, C607S088000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11079784
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to an implantable device that delivers an effective amounts of red light to the substantia nigra as a treatment for Parkinson's Disease (PD).
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DiMauro Thomas M.
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