Inventors:
Chong H. Ahn - Cincinnati OH, US
Raj K. Narayan - Cincinnati OH, US
Chunyan Li - Cincinnati OH, US
Assignee:
The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research - Manhasset NY
International Classification:
A61M 1/00, A61K 9/22, A61M 31/00
US Classification:
604 27, 6048901, 604503, 604 65
Abstract:
A flexible spirally-rolled polymer microtube for in vivo monitoring and treatment of brain injuries; the tube integrally comprising one or more microsensors and one or more microchannels, wherein the microsensors monitor one or more parameters and the microchannels are capable of delivering substances to the brain, removing substances from the brain, or both.