Smart Self-clearing Implantable Catheter Using Micro-devices
Channel: Purdue Engineering
Date: 2017-05-25

A new technique being developed by Purdue University researchers could provide patients who require implantable catheters in the treatment of neurological and other disorders with a smart, reliable, and self-clearing catheter that could eliminate the need for additional surgery to replace failing devices.  

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Featured Purdue University Researcher: 
Hyowon "Hugh" Lee, Assistant Professor, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering

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