Device and method for treatment of cardiac arrhythmia
US5690682A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/14276
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable programmable drug delivery system for injection of a pharmaceutical agent into the peritoneum to treat cardiac arrhythmia is described. The device consists of essentially three components: a main body containing electronics, power supply, valve means, and drug reservoir; an electronic lead into the heart to transmit impulses from the heart and deliver electronic responses to the heart; and a separate specialized drug delivery catheter for delivery of agents to the peritoneal cavity or near the exterior of the pericardium.
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