Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Implantable electroporation therapy device and method for using same
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Application No.: US10695848Application Date: 2003-10-29
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Publication No.: US08500713B2Publication Date: 2013-08-06
- Inventor: Bozidar Ferek-Petric
- Applicant: Bozidar Ferek-Petric
- Applicant Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Agent Reed A. Duthler; Stephen W. Bauer
- Main IPC: A61M31/00
- IPC: A61M31/00 ; A61K9/22

Abstract:
IMDs and methods are provided for electroporation treatment of subcutaneous tumors. In some embodiments, IMDs of the present invention may store and introduce chemotherapy drugs into the body prior to electroporation therapy. High frequency stimulation of tissue in or around the tumor may also be provided to increase tissue temperature prior to electroporation therapy. Still further, delivery of the electroporation therapy may be synchronized with cardiac qRs complex to avoid impeding normal cardiac rhythm. Algorithms to suspend therapy in the event of edema may also be incorporated.
Public/Granted literature
- US20050096584A1 Implantable electroporation therapy device and method for using same Public/Granted day:2005-05-05
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