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METHODS AND DEVICES FOR URETHRAL TREATMENT

  • US 20160096009A1
  • Filed: 12/13/2015
  • Published: 04/07/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A delivery device for a urethral dilation device for treating constriction of a urethra due to an enlarged prostate comprising:

  • a mounting device configured to carry the dilation device to a region of treatment for implantation in the inner surface of the tissue of the prostate surrounding the constriction;

    a movable holder attached to the mounting device; and

    a urethral expander configured and operable to enlarge the urethra during and/or before implantation,the mounting device, the holder, and the urethral expander all being configured to be delivered to the implantation site through a working channel inserted within the urethra wherein;

    the mounting device is rotatable, and configured and positionable to implant the dilation device into the tissue of the prostate from inside the constricted region.

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