EP2056974A4 - Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluidInfo
- Publication number
- EP2056974A4 EP2056974A4 EP07716441A EP07716441A EP2056974A4 EP 2056974 A4 EP2056974 A4 EP 2056974A4 EP 07716441 A EP07716441 A EP 07716441A EP 07716441 A EP07716441 A EP 07716441A EP 2056974 A4 EP2056974 A4 EP 2056974A4
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- meibomian gland
- gland dysfunction
- employing fluid
- treating meibomian
- dysfunction employing
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
- A61F7/007—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body characterised by electric heating
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F9/00—Methods or devices for treatment of the eyes; Devices for putting-in contact lenses; Devices to correct squinting; Apparatus to guide the blind; Protective devices for the eyes, carried on the body or in the hand
- A61F9/007—Methods or devices for eye surgery
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
- A61F7/02—Compresses or poultices for effecting heating or cooling
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
- A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
- A61N5/0613—Apparatus adapted for a specific treatment
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N5/00—Radiation therapy
- A61N5/06—Radiation therapy using light
- A61N5/067—Radiation therapy using light using laser light
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
- A61F2007/0001—Body part
- A61F2007/0002—Head or parts thereof
- A61F2007/0004—Eyes or part of the face surrounding the eyes
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
- A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
- A61N2007/0043—Ultrasound therapy intra-cavitary
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
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PCT/US2006/032544 WO2008024100A2 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2006-08-21 | Method and apparatus for treating gland dysfunction |
US11/541,291 US7981095B2 (en) | 2005-07-18 | 2006-09-29 | Methods for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid jet |
PCT/US2007/000493 WO2008027069A1 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2007-01-09 | Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid |
Publications (2)
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EP2056974A1 EP2056974A1 (en) | 2009-05-13 |
EP2056974A4 true EP2056974A4 (en) | 2012-10-03 |
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Family Applications (4)
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EP06801969.4A Active EP2056753B1 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2006-08-21 | Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction |
EP16170742.7A Active EP3078358B1 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2006-08-21 | Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction |
EP07716441A Withdrawn EP2056974A4 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2007-01-09 | Method and apparatus for treating meibomian gland dysfunction employing fluid |
EP07716445A Withdrawn EP2053997A4 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2007-01-09 | Melting meibomian gland obstructions |
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EP06801969.4A Active EP2056753B1 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2006-08-21 | Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction |
EP16170742.7A Active EP3078358B1 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2006-08-21 | Apparatus for treating gland dysfunction |
Family Applications After (1)
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EP07716445A Withdrawn EP2053997A4 (en) | 2006-08-21 | 2007-01-09 | Melting meibomian gland obstructions |
Country Status (4)
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EP (4) | EP2056753B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP5432713B2 (en) |
CN (2) | CN107468415A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2008024100A2 (en) |
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JP2010501245A (en) | 2010-01-21 |
CN107468415A (en) | 2017-12-15 |
EP2056753A4 (en) | 2012-12-05 |
EP2056753A2 (en) | 2009-05-13 |
EP2053997A1 (en) | 2009-05-06 |
EP3078358A1 (en) | 2016-10-12 |
EP3078358B1 (en) | 2021-01-06 |
JP5432713B2 (en) | 2014-03-05 |
EP2056753B1 (en) | 2016-06-15 |
CN101547666A (en) | 2009-09-30 |
WO2008024100A3 (en) | 2009-04-30 |
EP2053997A4 (en) | 2011-04-27 |
WO2008024100A2 (en) | 2008-02-28 |
EP2056974A1 (en) | 2009-05-13 |
CN101547666B (en) | 2012-06-20 |
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