Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating injuries to one or more internal structures of a subject by administering a drug delivery vehicle to an external surface of the injured structure. The drug delivery vehicle substantially adheres to the site of administration and provides for the release of a bioactive agent that reduces or prevents further injury to the internal structure by disease processes, such as hyperplasia.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 2, 2004
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2006
Assignee:
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventors:
Michael N. Helmus, Crystal M. Cunanan, Patrice Tremble
Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating injuries to one or more internal structures of a subject by administering a drug delivery vehicle to an external surface of the injured structure. The drug delivery vehicle substantially adheres to the site of administration and provides for the release of a bioactive agent that reduces or prevents further injury to the internal structure by disease processes, such as hyperplasia.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 25, 2001
Date of Patent:
May 4, 2004
Assignee:
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
Inventors:
Michael N. Helmus, Crystal M. Cunanan, Patrice Tremble