Patent ID: 8491472
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A submucosal implant system comprising: a) a safe access needle injection means having a needle member adapted to pierce a mucosal tissue and deliver fluid to a submucosal layer; b) a submucosal tunneling means including an elongate tubular member having proximal and distal ends and a lumen extending therethrough and an expandable member having first and second ends wherein said first end of said expandable member is attached to said distal end of said tubular member and said second end of said expandable member is everted and positioned within said lumen of said tubular member, wherein said distal end of said elongate tubular member is adapted to enter an opening through the mucosal layer and into the submucosal layer of a mammal; c) a submucosal dissection means including an elongate tubular member having proximal and distal sections and an expandable member disposed at said distal section of said tubular member; and, d) an implantable therapeutic agent delivery device.