Inventors:
Robert J. Levy - Merion Station PA, US
Michael Chorny - Philadelphia PA, US
Jeanne M. Connolly - Philadelphia PA, US
Assignee:
The Children's Hosital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A61M 25/00, A61M 37/00
Abstract:
The invention features devices, systems, and methods for targeted delivery of therapeutic agents in magnetic particle carriers to desired locations on tissue in the body. The systems and methods utilize at least one device comprising a source of magnetization, and at least one device comprising a magnetic or magnetizable material, to facilitate close tissue apposition and sealing, and to facilitate site-specific delivery of magnetic particles comprising therapeutic agents.