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Localized intravascular delivery of TFPI for inhibition of restenosis in recanalized blood vessels

US5772629A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 1995
Grant dateJun 30, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1072
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Restenosis in recanalized blood vessels is inhibited by delivering tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI) intramurally at a target site within the blood vessel. Usually, TFPI is delivered using a catheter having infusion ports at its distal end. Optionally at the distal end of the catheter is radially expanded to engage the infusion ports directly against the blood vessel wall.

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