Delivery of therapeutics to treat aneurysms

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Kennedy, Sharon E. (Department: 1615)

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

Implanted dynamic device or system

C424S422000, C604S507000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07371228

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for the treatment of an aneurysm are provided. Different therapeutic agents are delivered to the aneurysmal site by a reservoir and delivery means in a localized, and, in some embodiments, time-released regimen, to treat, limit and reduce the severity of the aneurysm.

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