Systems and methods for delivering therapeutic agents
US8728032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present embodiments provide systems and methods suitable for delivering a therapeutic agent to a target site. The systems generally comprise a container for holding a therapeutic agent, and a pressure source configured to be placed in selective fluid communication with at least a portion of a reservoir of the container. In one embodiment, fluid from the pressure source is directed through a first region of the container in a direction towards a second region of the container. The fluid then is at least partially redirected to urge the therapeutic agent in a direction from the second region of the container towards the first region of the container and subsequently towards the target site. In alternative embodiments, the fluid from the pressure source may be directed through the second region of the container in a direction towards the first region of the container.
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