Microtubes for therapeutic delivery
US7168605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/622
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical implant that delivers therapeutic via microtubes and a method of making the same is provided. In one embodiment a biologically implantable structure adapted to fit within the body of a patient is provided. This structure may have a plurality of individual microtubes in physical communication with its outer surface, the microtubes containing or carrying a therapeutic. In an alternative embodiment a method of manufacturing an implantable medical appliance is provided. This method includes placing a pliant stratum of microtubes onto a biologically implantable medical structure and then applying a therapeutic to the pliant stratum to cover or fill the microtubes.
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