Methods and devices for removal of a medical agent from a physiological efferent fluid collection site
US8308673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/3615
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for selectively removing an agent from a physiological site, e.g., a physiological efferent fluid collection site, are provided. Aspects of the invention include fluid removal (e.g., aspiration) devices having a fluid removal element and a flow modulator positioned at a distal end of the fluid removal element. The flow modulator is configured to converge intersecting fluid flow paths into the fluid removal element. Also provided are systems and kits for performing the subject methods. The subject invention finds use in a variety of different applications, including the selective removal of both therapeutic and diagnostic agents from a variety of different physiological sites.
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