Internal drug dispenser capsule medical device

Details Internal drug dispenser capsule medical device Internal drug dispenser capsule medical device

2005-02-11

2010-02-09

Mendez, Manuel A (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658736

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a swallowable internal drug medical device. The device includes a swallowable capsule. A sensing module is disposed in the capsule. A bioactive substance dispenser is disposed in the capsule. A memory and logic component is disposed in the capsule and in communication with the sensing module and the dispenser.

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