Christina M Swanson

US Patent:

20160008387, Jan 14, 2016

Filed:

May 7, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/399512

Inventors:

- San Jose CA, US
Christina D. Swanson - Cambridge MA, US
Michael A. Evans - Palo Alto CA, US

International Classification:

A61K 31/7048
A61M 5/32
A61K 31/401
A61K 45/06
A61K 31/4166
A61K 31/55
A61K 33/14
A61M 25/10
A61K 31/405

Abstract:

Agents and devices for affecting nerve function are described. In some variations, a combination of agents, e.g., a cardiac glycoside, an ACE inhibitor, and an NSAID are delivered to affect nerve function. The agent may be delivered locally in a site-specific manner to a targeted nerve or portion of a nerve. For example, the agent may be delivered locally to the renal nerves to impair their function and treat hypertension. One variation of a delivery device includes one or more needle housings supported by a balloon. A delivery needle is slidably disposed within a needle lumen of each needle housing.

US Patent:

20150202220, Jul 23, 2015

Filed:

Oct 25, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/395485

Inventors:

- San Jose CA, US
Christina D. Swanson - Cambridge MA, US
Michael A. Evans - Palo Alto CA, US

Assignee:

Northwind Medical, Inc. - San Jose CA

International Classification:

A61K 31/7048
A61K 45/06
A61K 31/401
A61M 25/00
A61K 31/4166
A61K 31/55
A61K 38/17
A61M 25/10
A61K 9/00
A61K 31/405

Abstract:

Agents, methods, and devices for affecting nerve function are described. One embodiment of an agent includes a cardiac glycoside, an ACE inhibitor, and an NSAID. The agent may be delivered locally in a site-specific manner to a targeted nerve or portion of a nerve. For example, the agent may be delivered locally to the renal nerves to impair their function and treat hypertension. One embodiment of a delivery device includes one or more needle housings supported by a balloon. A delivery needle is slidably disposed within a needle lumen of each needle housing.