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Highly
functional microcatheters that represent a new class of minimally invasive,
intravascular systems and non-invasive monitoring and drug delivery devices
are the main focus of Sarcos' medical systems teams.
DOMINO MICROPUMP
Some important applications include (1) parasite
control in animals, (2) circadian and site-specific drug delivery in humans,
and (3) pharmacological/toxicological testing of drugs.
The Poly Pulse System is a small and economical
device for the topical, parenteral, and ruminal administration of drugs
to animals.
MULTIPLE MICRODOSE SYSTEM
IV FLUID ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM
The IV pumping system is a procedure-specific,
disposable fluid administration device. It consists of a disposable pump
and semi-disposable driver, tubing, and access catheter. It is a compact,
precise, and low-cost home drug delivery approach. Applications include
total parenteral feeding, chemotherapy, patient-controlled analgesia, antibiotic
administration, and fluid replacement. Sarcos designed, tested, and initially
manufactured the pump, which is now licensed to Microject Corporation, a
Sarcos spin-off.
CYLINDRICAL LITHOGRAPHY
Classical lithography techniques, typically
used for the fabrication of planar microelectronic chips, are used on the
curved surfaces of catheters to fabricate electronic and mechanical features.
This process is known as cylindrical lithography.
Microcatheters can also include internal features
such as conduits, tendons, and conductors. These features allow systems
to sense, steer, power, and control electrical and mechanical functions.
APPLICATIONS
Candidate cylindrical lithography based catheters include: Systems with combined navigation, sensing, and therapy capabilityAdvanced intravascular diagnostic systemsCatheters for placement of interventional microdevicesSystems for less-invasive device implantation
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The
Sarcos Domino Micropump represents a substantial advancement in the programmable
delivery of drugs. The system is accurate, disposable, low-cost, rugged
and is controlled by an internal microprocessor. The pump is small (approximately
2") and delivers medication in 12.5 microliter pulses at specifiable rates
of from 1 per year to 12 times per minute. Medication can be delivered from
an attached or remote refillable reservoir.
The
integrated Multiple Microdose System (MDS) uses a microprocessor-controlled
microincendiary based drive to eject doses.
Sarcos' catheter technologies and products are planned
for operation in the body's most challenging anatomies: neuro, coronary,
and visceral vasculatures. Products with new levels of passive mechanical
performance are being developed for these anatomies.