Delivery systems for periadventitial delivery for treatment of restenosis and anastomotic intimal hyperplasia
US6991804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides methods for treating injuries to one or more internal structures of a subject by administering a drug delivery vehicle to an external surface of the injured structure. The drug delivery vehicle substantially adheres to the site of administration and provides for the release of a bioactive agent that reduces or prevents further injury to the internal structure by disease processes, such as hyperplasia.
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