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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 19, 2010
Michael P. Wallace, Fremont, CA (US);
Robert J. Garabedian, Mountain View, CA (US);
Michael P. Wallace, Fremont, CA (US);
Robert J. Garabedian, Mountain View, CA (US);
Stryker Corporation, Kalamazoo, MI (US);
Stryker NV Operations Limited, Dublin, IE;
Abstract
A targeted drug delivery device is provided. The device comprises an elongated member with proximal and distal ends, a plurality of infusion ports associated with the distal end of the elongated member, and a selector mechanism for selectively placing an introducer port into fluid communication with at least one infusion port. A method for treating tissue is also provided. The method comprises introducing a medical device into the tissue, selecting a region of the tissue to treat, positioning the medical device in proximity to the region, and introducing a medicament through the device to treat only that region.