Non-invasive method for direct delivery of therapeutics to the spinal cord in the treatment of spinal cord pathology
US10285935B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1052
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Most spinal cord therapies are administered systemically, with only a small portion of the therapeutic reaching the spinal cord. A novel method for delivering therapeutics directly to the spinal cord is provided. The method uses a dual balloon catheter to isolate the microvasculature around a region of the spinal cord. Once isolated, one or more therapeutics are delivered directly to the spinal cord blood supply. This allows for smaller, safer therapeutic dose to be utilized.
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