Method and apparatus for delivering an agent to a kidney
US8496615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/105
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is described including introducing a delivery device to a point within a renal artery or a renal segmental artery and delivering a treatment agent from the delivery device according to conditions that create a turbulent blood flow and wherein the treatment agent is capable of inhibiting a biological process contributing to nephropathy. In other embodiments, an apparatus and kit are described including a delivery device for insertion to a point within a renal artery or renal segmental artery and delivery of a treatment agent capable of inhibiting a biological process contributing to nephropathy.
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