Catheter and implants for the delivery of therapeutic agents to tissues
US6749617B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0089
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter is provided for delivering implants including therapeutic agents to tissues. The catheter is advanceable intra-luminally to place the implants. In one embodiment, the implants include a liquid carrier and therapeutic agent for infusion into the tissue. In another embodiment, a solid carrier includes the therapeutic agent. In yet another embodiment, the implant is formed in situ.
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