Patent · US Expired

Method of treating the heart

US6585716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2000
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/125
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods described for delivery of therapeutic substances to a depth within the heart muscle via the venous side of the heart, with a primary focus on delivery through the coronary sinus. The devices and methods may be combined with percutaneous access catheters in order to provide for right heart delivery of therapeutic agents.

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