Distal protection device with local drug infusion by physician to maintain patency
US7438710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides for a local drug delivery mechanism for use with a protection device. An infusing device is used to charge the drug into the catheter lumen toward a distal portion of the lumen having a plurality of drug delivery exit ports. The drug exits the ports into the patient's vascular system and is able to flow toward a filter maintaining the patency of the filter.
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