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Transvenous Soaker Catheter Using Microfibers

  • US 20120101476A1
  • Filed: 04/21/2011
  • Published: 04/26/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/01/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A catheter system for infusing a fluid medicament into target tissue in the vasculature of a patient which comprises:

  • an infusion catheter having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the infusion catheter is formed with a lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends of the catheter;

    a catheter tip affixed to the distal end of the infusion catheter, wherein the catheter tip includes a fluid transfer device for directing the fluid medicament from the lumen of the catheter to a surface of the target tissue, for infusion of the fluid medicament through the surface and into the target tissue; and

    an inflatable balloon mounted on the catheter tip, wherein the balloon is selectively inflatable for engagement thereof with a vessel wall in the vasculature, to anchor the catheter in the vasculature during an infusion of the fluid medicament.

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