Aural catheter system including anchor balloon and balloon inflation device
US6648873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0668
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus used for securing the end of a drug-delivery catheter at the round window niche of the inner ear; specifically an apparatus employing a miniature threaded screw pump to inflate a balloon allowing a catheter to be secured within the round window niche of the inner ear.
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