Ureteral stent drug delivery device, kit, and method
US9492266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Ureteral stent devices having improved drug delivery capabilities are provided. The ureteral stent device includes a ureteral stent comprising two opposed ends, and a drug delivery component associated with at least one end of the ureteral stent. The drug delivery component includes a drug housing defining a drug reservoir containing a drug, wherein the drug housing is configured to release the drug in-vivo.
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