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Patent Inventor Names
Edward H. Cully0
Peter Heicksen0
Date of Patent
February 27, 2018
Patent Application Number
14018202
Date Filed
September 4, 2013
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Patent abstract
The invention is directed to delivery medical devices that enable consistent “on-demand” delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises retractable sheath comprising neckable elements. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only upon necking of the outer sheath, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site.
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