| 摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a medical implant that delivers a therapeutic agent via microtubes and a manufacturing method thereof. <P>SOLUTION: In one embodiment, a biologically implantable structure adapted to fit within the body of a patient is provided. This structure may have a plurality of individual microtubes in physical communication with its outer surface, the microtubes containing or carrying a therapeutic agent. In an alternative embodiment, a method of manufacturing an implantable medical appliance is provided. This method includes placing a pliant stratum of microtubes onto a biologically implantable medical structure and then applying a therapeutic agent to the pliant stratum to cover or fill the microtubes. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |
