Patent · US Expired

Catheter for modification of agent formulation

US6629969B2 · kind B2 · utility

31Cited by
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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 26, 2001
Grant dateOct 7, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2025/1086
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a catheter for use in delivering formulation that allows modification of the formulation prior to or concomitant with its transport or at a delivery site. The catheter comprises an elongate body, which defines an inner lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a modifying element, which provides for modification of one or more components of a formulation prior to or concomitant with release at the delivery site.

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