Implantable fluid delivery devices, systems, and methods
US9801660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/435
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid are provided. Devices include a housing configured for intravaginal deployment and retention, at least one reservoir configured to contain a fluid, and a fluid dispensing mechanism configured to dispense the fluid past the cervix and to the uterus of the subject. Methods include intravaginally deploying and retaining a device in the subject, and dispensing the fluid from the device such that the fluid is driven past the cervix to the uterus of the subject.
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