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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 18, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 31, 2009
Edward H. Overstreet, Valencia, CA (US);
Jian Xie, Stevenson Ranch, CA (US);
Michael S. Colvin, Thousand Oaks, CA (US);
Michael A. Faltys, Valencia, CA (US);
Edward H. Overstreet, Valencia, CA (US);
Jian Xie, Stevenson Ranch, CA (US);
Michael S. Colvin, Thousand Oaks, CA (US);
Michael A. Faltys, Valencia, CA (US);
Advanced Bionics, Valencia, CA (US);
Abstract
A system for delivering therapeutic agents to biological tissue includes a surgically implantable lead configured to be inserted into the biological tissue, the surgically implantable lead including a preformed cavity; and a modular capsule containing a therapeutic agent which includes dexamethasone base; the modular capsule being secured within the preformed cavity; the modular capsule releasing the therapeutic agent into the biological tissue. A method of delivering therapeutic agents to biological tissue includes obtaining a surgically implantable lead with a preformed cavity; obtaining a modular capsule containing a therapeutic agent comprising dexamethasone base and securing it within the preformed cavity; and inserting the surgically implantable lead into the biological tissue.