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Method and device for delivering drug to the trigone of the bladder

US8029496B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 3, 2008
Grant dateOct 4, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2037/0023
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of treating functional disorders of the bladder in mammalian females are disclosed. A therapeutic compound is delivered directly into the trigone of the bladder. The therapeutic may be delivered to the trigone through the vaginal wall. A device for delivering the therapeutic compound is also disclosed. The device may be an array of microneedles connected to a reservoir.

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