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Devices and methods for delivering therapeutic substances for the treatment of sinusitis and other disorders

  • US 20060106361A1
  • Filed: 09/23/2005
  • Published: 05/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for delivering a substance to a location within the body of a human or animal subject to diagnose or treat a disorder, said method comprising the steps of:

  • A) providing an implantable substance delivery device that comprises i) a removable portion comprising an elongate shaft having a lumen and a distal end and ii) an implantable portion comprising a substance delivery reservoir having a first configuration and a second configuration, said reservoir being in communication with the lumen of the removable portion such that a therapeutic or diagnostic substance, or a component thereof, may be introduced through the lumen and into the reservoir, said implantable portion being detachable from the removable portion such that the removable portion may be removed from the subject'"'"'s body leaving the implantable portion within the subject'"'"'s body;

    B) introducing the substance delivery device into the subject'"'"'s body while the reservoir is in its first configuration;

    C) positioning the implantable portion at a desired location within the subject'"'"'s body;

    D) providing a therapeutic or diagnostic substance;

    E) introducing the substance, or a component thereof, through the lumen and into the reservoir thereby causing the reservoir to assume the second configuration;

    F) detaching the removable portion from the implantable portion; and

    G) removing the removable portion from the subject'"'"'s body.

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