Myogenic cell transfer catheter and method
CA 2422065 A1 · Owner: Law, Peter K. · Inventors: Law, Peter K.
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Catheters and methods for their use are presented that provide automated delivery of cells to structures in the body such as degenerative or weak muscle. The catheters contain one or more sensing components and a system for delivery of cells such as autologous myogenic cells. The sensing component(s) triggers automatic discharge of the cells upon detection of a body surface that needs repair. The discharge of cells may occur through an automated lancing mechanism that alleviates operator error from manual injection timing. During use, an operator can position the catheter end to a structure in need of cellular repair, and the device can automatically discharge cells at a location …
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- Filed September 11, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended September 11, 2021.
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