Ultrasonic enhancement of drug injection
US6464680B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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