Systems for providing fluid flow to tissues
US8734409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold with a gel or liquid composition deposed on at least a portion of a luminal surface, the gel or liquid composition adapted to include microbubbles. Also provided is a system that includes a source of reduced pressure, the above scaffold, a manifold adjacent the scaffold, and a conduit for providing fluid communication between the manifold and the source of reduced pressure. Additionally provided is a method that includes implanting the above scaffold at the tissue site and disrupting a substantial portion of the microbubbles to induce fluid flow to the scaffold. Further provided is an apparatus that includes a scaffold that comprises a slowly degradable material and a quickly degradable material. Additionally provided is a system for coupling nerve tissue and a microchip assembly.
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