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 (10) is provided having a cavity (16) for receiving a catheter device and a plurality of perforation pins (12) or teeth for creating apertures in the catheter. Apparatus (10) capable of converting a wide range of catheter devices into drug infusion devices is provided, which apparatus (10) may be single-use disposable or re-sterilizable and re-usable.