Ultrasonic catheter drug delivery method and device
US6723064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2253
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ultrasonic catheter drug delivery device comprises an ultrasound transducer to produce ultrasonic waves, which transducer is mechanically attached to a catheter body or chamber. The ultrasonic transducer has a distal tip with a distal radiation surface, and when a therapeutic agent from a fluid source is directed to the catheter body or chamber, the radiation surface creates ultrasonic pressure and delivers liquid and simultaneously ultrasonic energy to a patient's vascularity or a selected body lumen. The method applies therapeutic agent and ultrasonic waves to the vascular area, lung or any body lumen without requiring direct contact between ultrasound transducer and body, dissolves blood clots, and stimulates tissue cells.
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