/Medical Devices, Systems And Methods For Delivering Energy
Abstract

A catheter device for the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents comprising: a proximal end portion coupled to a controller configured to provide electrical signals; and a distal end portion comprising one or more electroactive polymer actuators configured for vibrational motion in response to the electrical signals; wherein the catheter device is configured to carry the electrical signals from the controller to the one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and wherein the catheter device is further configured to release one or more therapeutic agents from the distal end portion of the catheter device. The present disclosure also relates to a catheter device comprising a sleeve positioned over the electroactive polymer actuators. The present disclosure further relates to methods and procedures using devices and systems comprising electroactive polymer actuators.

Full Text

What is claimed is:

A catheter device for the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents comprising: a proximal end portion coupled to a controller configured to provide electrical signals; and a distal end portion comprising one or more electroactive polymer actuators configured for vibrational motion in response to the electrical signals; wherein the catheter device is configured to carry the electrical signals from the controller to the one or more electroactive polymer actuators; and wherein the catheter device is further configured to release one or more therapeutic agents from the distal end portion of the catheter device. The present disclosure also relates to a catheter device comprising a sleeve positioned over the electroactive polymer actuators. The present disclosure further relates to methods and procedures using devices and systems comprising electroactive polymer actuators.
Timeline
Filed
04/01/2026
Published
08/06/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(3)
A61B 17/22:Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrations; for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
A61B 17/00:Surgical instruments, devices or methods (takes precedence A61B 18/00; dental tools A61C 3/00; eye surgery A61F 9/007; ear surgery A61F 11/20)
A61M 25/00:Catheters; Hollow probes (for measuring or testing A61B)