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Systems and methods for magnetic-assisted therapeutic agent delivery

US8544474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2008
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods that provide magnetically-enhanced delivery of therapeutic agents to selected tissue are disclosed. The systems and methods involve the use of carrier devices and release devices and two different magnetic fields to move magnetic particles into selected tissue. Movement of the magnetic particles (and any associated therapeutic agent) into the tissue may be assisted by both magnetic attractive forces as well as magnetic repulsive forces.

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