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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 11, 2013
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
George Bourne, Southborough, MA (US);
Michael Madden, Temple, NH (US);
Arthur R. Madenjian, Winchester, MA (US);
Doreen Rao, Sudbury, MA (US);
Marcia Buiser, South Grafton, MA (US);
Jianmin Li, Lexington, MA (US);
Raymon Rackley, Shaker Heights, OH (US);
Barry N. Gellman, N.Easton, MA (US);
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to bulking agents and apparatus and methods for using the disclosed bulking agents. The bulking agents can be used to treat such conditions as urinary and fecal incontinence, gastro-esophageal reflux, aneurismal blockages, and cosmetic deformities. The invention also relates to an injection method that reduces the injection pressure required to place the bulking agents.