Patent: 5,709,874
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Summary for Patent: 5,709,874
Title: | Device for local drug delivery and methods for using the same |
Abstract: | A device for the local delivery of a substance into a natural tissue conduit in the mammalian body. The device has a substance delivery segment which provides a means for locally delivering a substance into the boundary layer of fluid flowing through the conduit without disrupting the fluid flow therethrough. For example, an indwelling catheter is provided for endovascular delivery of a substance locally to a targeted treatment area. Also provided are methods of locally delivering a substance into a natural tissue conduit in the mammalian body utilizing the device of the present invention. |
Inventor(s): | Hanson; Stephen R. (Stone Mountain, GA), Scott; Neal A. (Atlanta, GA), King, III; Spencer B. (Atlanta, GA), Harker; Laurence A. (Atlanta, GA) |
Assignee: | Emory University (Atlanta, GA) |
Application Number: | 08/660,203 |
Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 5,709,874
Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Approval Date | Patent No. | Expiredate |
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Microbix Biosystems Inc. | KINLYTIC | urokinase | For Injection | 021846 | 01/16/1978 | ⤷ Try a Trial | 2013-04-14 |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. | ZOSTAVAX | zoster vaccine live | For Injection | 125123 | 05/25/2006 | ⤷ Try a Trial | 2013-04-14 |
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