The invention is directed to delivery medical devices that enable consistent "on-demand" delivery of therapeutic agents to a vessel. The medical device of the current invention comprises retractable sheath comprising neckable elements. The design and methods disclosed herein ensures that therapeutic agent delivery occurs essentially only upon necking of the outer sheath, minimizing coating and/or therapeutic agent loss to the bloodstream and providing controlled delivery to the treatment site.
申请公布号
EP2892578(A1)
申请公布日期
2015.07.15
申请号
EP20130766750
申请日期
2013.09.05
申请人
W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
发明人
CAMPBELL, CAREY, V.;CLEEK, ROBERT, L.;CULLY, EDWARD H.;HEICKSEN, PETER;HOLLAND, THERESA, A.;KRANZLER, THANE, L.;LI, MEI;STEINHAUS, BRUCE M.;TRAPP, BENJAMIN, M.;TRIEBES, THOMAS, G.;VONESH, MICHAEL J.