System and method for delivering a substance to a body cavity
US7704223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1017
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible aerosolization catheter, a device for introducing of the aerosolization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller in communication with the medication delivery apparatus, gas delivery apparatus, and gas pressure relief apparatus. The method includes providing insufflation gas and an aerosol of medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. The method may also include re-entering a patient through at least one port to apply gas and an aerosolized medicament, in either a post-operative procedure or in a chemotherapy context.
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