Positional stabilization of tissue-implanted medical devices
US11969589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2420/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A proto-device for implantation into soft tissue comprises an oblong device body, biodegradable microfibres adhesively attached to the body, a rigid matrix of biocompatible material enclosing the body and the microfibres. The biocompatible material is dissolvable and/or degradable in aqueous body fluid at a rate substantially superior to the rate of microfibre degradation. The proto-device is one of proto-microelectrode, proto-optical fibre, proto-polymer tube for drug delivery, proto-electrical lead, proto-encapsulated electronics. Also disclosed are uses of the proto-device and methods for its implantation and manufacture.
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