Method of opening reservoir of containment device

Details Method of opening reservoir of containment device Method of opening reservoir of containment device

2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Sirmons, Kevin C (Department: 3767)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S521000, C604S890100, C604S891100, C604S020000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07879019

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for selectively opening a containment reservoir. The method includes providing a device which comprises a substrate in which at least one reservoir is located and covered by a reservoir cap; and directing laser light to the reservoir cap to cause the reservoir cap to disintegrate or become permeable. The device may be an implantable medical device. The reservoirs may contain a drug for controlled release or a biosensor.

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