Catheter drug delivery system and method for use
US6346099B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter system for injecting therapeutic agents including large molecules into the body. The catheter includes a distensible penetrating element with a distally locating expansion coil and a distally located chamber for holding a therapeutic agent which is to be injected into the body.
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