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Remote activation of an implantable device

  • US 20070191937A1
  • Filed: 04/09/2007
  • Published: 08/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of delivering a therapeutic substance from a stent in a body vessel comprising:

  • inserting into a body vessel a stent comprising a first material containing a therapeutic substance and a second material capable of converting a first type of energy to a second type of energy; and

    applying to the second material a first type of energy from an energy source external to the body vessel wherein the second material converts the first type of energy to the second type of energy and the second type of energy promotes the release of the therapeutic substance from the first material.

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