Catheter for endoluminal delivery of therapeutic agents that minimizes loss of therapeutic
US6656155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device and method for endoluminal delivery of fluid, such as therapeutic fluid, into the vessel wall that minimizes loss of the fluid. In one embodiment, a catheter for delivering fluid or therapeutic into a vessel wall is provided, wherein the catheter has at least one injector for delivering fluid and a sealing mechanism for preventing or minimizing passage of fluid through an unengaged injector.
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