Implantable containment apparatus for a therapeutical device and method for loading and reloading the device therein
US5626561A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/022
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates generally to an implantable containment apparatus made of selectively permeable material. In particular, the implantable containment apparatus is used to contain a therapeutical device, such as a drug delivery device, a cell encapsulation device, or a gene therapy device. A therapeutical device can be easily placed and replaced in an apparatus of the present invention without damaging tissues associated with the selectively permeable material of the apparatus.
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