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Implantable drug reservoir and device having an implantable drug reservoir

US8167854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2009
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2210/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to an implantable drug reservoir (10) having a cavity (28) enclosed by a sheathing (12) and arranged between a proximal end (14) and a distal end (16) for storing one or more drugs (50), having an outlet opening (24) for the drug(s) (50). The drug(s) (50) can be delivered to a delivery region (70) through a puncture device (20) at one end (16). The invention also relates to a device (100) having a drug reservoir (10).

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