ENCAPSULATION DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

    公开(公告)号:US20220126074A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-28

    申请号:US17508776

    申请日:2021-10-22

    IPC分类号: A61M31/00 A61M5/14

    摘要: Encapsulation devices are provided that comprise an outer wall defining an inner volume, the outer wall comprising a plurality of pores and a plurality of vasculature holes; and a plurality of channels traversing the inner volume, wherein each channel extends from one of the plurality of vasculature holes to another of the plurality of vasculature holes. The device is used for the implantation or delivery of cells, proteins, or other therapeutic molecules. Also provided are methods of treating a disorder in a subject using an encapsulation device described herein. The disclosed encapsulation devices have a porous surface and an internal network of channels passing through the device and connecting with the outside of the device.