Self-regenerating drug administration device
US4479796A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M31/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable dispenser for infusing a desired drug into the blood stream. The dispenser is adapted to be spliced into a blood vessel so that blood flows freely through it. Within the dispenser is a replaceable biomass cartridge containing a colony of microorganisms which produce the drug.
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