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Ultrasonic enhancement of drug injection

US6464680B1 · kind B1 · utility

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21Claims
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Filing dateJul 29, 1998
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M37/0092
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of enhancing cellular absorption of a substance delivered into a target region of a patient's body, comprising: (a) delivering the substance to the target region; and (b) directing vibrational energy to the target region, wherein the vibrational energy is of a type and in an amount sufficient to enhance absorption into cells of the target region.

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