DRUG-DISPENSING URETHRAL IMPLANT

Abstract: an implant for the urethra of a subject, the implant including at least two struts, an anchor, and at least one drug dispensing wire, the at least two struts extending longitudinally between a proximal end and a distal end of the implant, each of the struts being flexible between a compressed configuration that enables delivery of the implant to a stricture in the urethra, and an expanded configuration that facilitates expansion of the stricture; the anchor extending outwardly from at least one of the proximal end the distal end, for anchoring the implant; the least one drug dispensing wire, adjoined to and extending longitudinally along, at least one of the struts, the drug dispensing wire is embedded with a drug for releasing into the urethra.

Inventor(s): Ido KILEMNIK

CPC Classification: A61M31/002 ({Devices for releasing a drug at a continuous and controlled rate for a prolonged period of time (artificial gland structures or devices ; intra-uterine contraceptive devices ; tampons for introducing into the vagina , ; suppositories or bougies for intra-vaginal or intra-uterine application ; physical forms of medicinal preparations for sustained or differential drug release , )})

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