AU Patent

AU2002347900B8 — Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use

Assigned to Emphasys Medical Inc · Expires 2006-01-12 · 20y expired

What this patent protects

Methods and systems for lung volume reduction of a patient are described. The methods include implanting a flow control device in a bronchial passageway of the lung. The flow control device regulates fluid flow through the bronchial passageway and includes a valve protector that …

USPTO Abstract

Methods and systems for lung volume reduction of a patient are described. The methods include implanting a flow control device in a bronchial passageway of the lung. The flow control device regulates fluid flow through the bronchial passageway and includes a valve protector that at least partially surrounds a valve member. The valve protector has sufficient rigidity to maintain the shape of the valve member against compression.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
AU2002347900B8
Jurisdiction
AU
Classification
—
Expires
2006-01-12
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Emphasys Medical Inc
Source
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