METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A DRUG INFUSION DEVICE

摘要

Methods and apparatus are provided for converting standard catheters or balloon catheters into drug infusion devices on an as-needed basis in a sterile environment, and which permit re-use of catheter devices previously used in a preceding non-invasive procedure. Apparatus is provided having a cavity for receiving a catheter device and a plurality of perforation pins or teeth for creating apertures in the catheter. Apparatus capable of converting a wide range of catheter devices into drug infusion devices is provided, which apparatus may be single-use disposable or re-sterilizable and re-usable.