Method and apparatus for treating vulnerable plaque
US7008411B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method to treat vulnerable plaque. In one embodiment, the apparatus has an elongated catheter body adapted for insertion in a body lumen, with a drug delivery device attached near a distal portion of the elongated body. The drug delivery device is configured to deliver a biologically active agent to stabilize a vulnerable plaque.
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