DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC AGENTS

摘要

Delivery devices, systems, and methods are configured to enhance retention of a therapeutic agent delivered at a treatment site, for example, via impeding agent backflow. A device may include sheath having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end. The sheath may include an outer diameter and an inner channel between the first end and the second end, and at least one penetrating member configured to form a channel at the treatment site. The device may include an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end, the elongate member being configured to move relative to the sheath. The elongate member may be configured to control the movement of the penetrating member with respect to the sheath.

主权项

1. A device for delivering an agent to a treatment site, comprising:
a sheath having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end, the sheath including an outer diameter and an inner channel between the first end and the second end, the sheath including at least one penetrating member configured to form a channel at the treatment site, the penetrating member being configured to be movable between a first position and a second position, the first position corresponding to when the penetrating member is substantially aligned with the outer diameter, and the second position corresponding to when the penetrating member protrudes from the outer diameter at an angle towards one of the first end and the second end; and an elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a length between the first end and the second end, the elongate member being configured to move relative to the sheath; wherein the elongate member is configured to control the movement of the penetrating member with respect to the sheath.