Therapeutic agent delivery device

摘要

A biological therapeutic delivery device is provided. In one preferred embodiment, the invention includes a device for effectuating localized tissue injury comprised of a resorbable body having at least one therapeutic agent and a retention device to anchor the agent within a tissue, the therapeutic agent being released into the tissue as the body resorbs. In an additional preferred embodiment, the invention includes a device for effectuating localized tissue injury comprised of a resorbable body having a cavity containing a therapeutic agent and a series of projections extending from the body to anchor the body in a tissue, the therapeutic agent being released into the tissue as the body resorbs.