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Self-regenerating drug administration device

  • US 4,479,796 A
  • Filed: 11/15/1982
  • Issued: 10/30/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implantable drug dispenser comprising:

  • a dispenser body having a proximal end and a distal end and a bore running from said proximal to said distal end, said proximal end provided with a first attachment means for attaching said proximal end to a blood vessel, said distal end provided with a second attachment means for attaching said distal end to a blood vessel, said dispenser body further comprised of a cartridge comprising a cartridge body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a central bore connecting said proximal end to said distal end, the bore of said cartridge body in fluid communication with the bore of said dispenser body, wherein said cartridge further comprises retaining means for retaining a colony of drug producing microorganisms within said bore of said dispenser body.

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