THERAPEUTIC AGENT DELIVERY SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCALIZED APPLICATION OF THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES TO A BIOLOGICAL CONDUIT

摘要

The invention provides a system, device and method for localized application of therapeutic substances within a biological conduit. In various embodiments, a dissolvable bag or bolus of at least one therapeutic agent is introduced and pressed and/or sealed against the wall of conduit. In other embodiments, dissolvable barbs formed from at least one therapeutic agent are ejected from a catheter by fluid pressure, embedding in the wall of conduit.