Bulking agent

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8394400
APP PUB NO 20110064774A1
SERIAL NO

12946990

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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.

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  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bourne, George Southborough, US 49 2594
Buiser, Marcia Watertown, US 33 1581
Gellman, Barry N N. Easton, US 172 15422
Li, Jianmin Lexington, US 205 4060
Madden, Mike Princeton, US 5 66
Madenjian, Art Winchester, US 10 374
Rackley, Raymond Shaker Heights, US 19 1184
Rao, Doreen Watertown, US 27 876

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