Microparticle switching devices for use in implantable reservoir

Details Microparticle switching devices for use in implantable reservoir Microparticle switching devices for use in implantable reservoir

1994-05-26

1997-07-01

Bockelman, Mark

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

Implanted dynamic device or system

604 93, 604250, A61K 922

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active

056432470

ABSTRACT:
A diode device (10) containing a microparticle polymer element (12) is described. Also described are mechanical switching devices that employ the microparticle polymer element.

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