Medical material and transfer equipment set

Abstract

To provide a transfer equipment set that allows a medical substance to be deformed into a curved shape so that a pair of protruding parts come in contact with each other when the medical substance is stored in an outer cylinder, allows the medical substance to be stored in the outer cylinder in a compact manner, and allows transfer equipment to be configured simply.SOLUTION: A transfer equipment set 10 includes a medical substance 12 and transfer equipment 14. The transfer equipment 14 includes an outer cylinder 58, a shaft 60, and a retaining part 62. The medical substance 12 is stored in the outer cylinder 58 in a state of being deformed into a curved shape so that a pair of first protruding parts 26 come in contact with each other by having a retained part 24 retained by the retaining part 62 and having the shaft 60 moved in a base end direction with respect to the outer cylinder 58. The medical substance 12 stored in the outer cylinder 58 is developed by restitutive force by having the shaft 60 moved in a tip direction with respect to the outer cylinder 58 and exposed from the outer cylinder 58.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a medical substance and a transfer device set.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a device for transferring a therapeutic sheet-like substance to a treatment target part of a living body. This device includes an outer cylinder, a shaft inserted into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, and a sheet-like support part provided at the tip of the shaft.

[0003] The sheet-like substance is placed on the support part. The support part and the sheet-like substance are stored in the outer cylinder while curling by moving the shaft in the proximal direction with respect to the outer cylinder (see FIG. 20 of Patent Document 1). At this time, the support part and the sheet-like substance are supported by a protruding piece provided on the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder and are curved and deformed in a spiral shape. The support part and the sheet-like substance stored in the outer cylinder are deployed by moving the shaft in the distal direction with respect to the outer cylinder and exposing them from the outer cylinder.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In the conventional technology as described above, since the sheet-like substance is placed on the support part, the sheet-like substance is likely to slip off the support part in the state where the support part and the sheet-like substance are deployed. Further, since it is necessary to provide a protruding piece for curving and deforming the support part and the sheet-like substance in a spiral shape on the outer cylinder, the transfer device becomes complicated.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problems.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] (1) One aspect of the present invention is a medical substance that is transferred to a part of a living body to be treated by a transfer device, the transfer device comprising an outer cylinder for housing the medical substance, a shaft inserted through the lumen of the outer cylinder, and a holding portion provided at the tip of the shaft for removably holding the medical substance, the medical substance comprising a flexible, sheet-like main body portion that extends in one direction and includes a first end and a second end, the main body portion comprising a base portion extending from the first end toward the second end, a pair of protrusions projecting from both sides of the base portion so as to be inclined inward in the width direction toward the thickness direction of the base portion, and a held portion located at the second end of the base portion and held by the holding portion.

[0008] (2) The medical substance described in item (1) is preferably such that both sides in the width direction of the second end of the main body extend in a tapered shape so as to become narrower in the direction opposite to the first end.

[0009] (3) The medical substance described in item (1) or (2) is preferably such that the main body is composed solely of the drug.

[0010] (4) A medical substance as described in item (1) or (2), wherein the main body portion preferably comprises a reinforcing sheet and a drug provided on at least one side of the reinforcing sheet.

[0011] (5) A medical substance as described in item (1) or (2), wherein the main body comprises a drug and a sheet-like reinforcing member having a chamber for containing the drug, and preferably the reinforcing member has holes formed for releasing the drug to the outside.

[0012] (6) The medical substance described in item (5), wherein the holes are preferably formed only on the surfaces of the pair of protrusions that overlap each other when the medical substance is housed in the outer cylinder.

[0013] (7) The medical substance described in item (1) or (2) is preferably the main body having a sheet body and a drug dispersed inside the sheet body so as to be released outward from the sheet body.

[0014] (8) A medical substance described in any one of items (1) to (7), wherein the main body is preferably formed by folding a sheet material.

[0015] (9) The medical substance described in item (8) is preferably provided with a locking member that prevents the pair of protrusions from spreading outward in the width direction of the base when the medical substance is deployed.

[0016] (10) One aspect of the present invention is a medical device set comprising a medical substance and a transfer device for transferring the medical substance to a part of a living body to be treated, wherein the transfer device comprises an outer cylinder, a shaft inserted into the lumen of the outer cylinder, and a holding portion provided at the tip of the shaft for removably holding the medical substance, the medical substance being a medical substance described in any one of items (1) to (9), the medical substance being housed in the outer cylinder in a curved deformation such that the pair of protruding portions come into contact with each other by the holding portion holding the part to be held and the shaft being moved in the proximal direction relative to the outer cylinder, and the medical substance housed in the outer cylinder being unfolded by restoring force by moving the shaft in the tip direction relative to the outer cylinder to expose it from the outer cylinder. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the present invention, when a medical substance is contained within the outer cylinder, the medical substance can be curved and deformed so that a pair of protrusions come into contact with each other. This allows the medical substance to be compactly stored within the outer cylinder and simplifies the configuration of the transport device. Furthermore, since the holding part of the transport device detachably holds the part of the medical substance that is to be held, it is possible to prevent the medical substance from falling out of the transport device when it is exposed and unfolded from the outer cylinder.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0018] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a medical device set equipped with a medical substance according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2A is a plan view of the medical substance in Figure 1. Figure 2B is a plan view showing the state of the sheet material forming the medical substance in Figure 2A before folding. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the medical substance along the line III-III in Figure 2A. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the medical substance along the line IV-IV in Figure 2A. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a flowchart for explaining the usage method of the medical device set shown in Figure 1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram of the storage process. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the storage state in which the medical substance is stored in the outer cylinder. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view along the line VIII-VIII in Figure 7. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of the medical substance according to the first modification example. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of the medical substance according to the second modification example. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the medical substance according to the third modification example. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the state in which the medical substance shown in Figure 11 is stored in the outer cylinder. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of the medical substance according to the fourth modification example. [Figure 14] Figure 14A is a plan view of the medical substance according to the fifth modification example. Figure 14B is a plan view showing the state of the sheet material forming the medical substance in Figure 14A before folding.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] As shown in Figure 1, a transfer device set 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a medical substance 12 and a transfer device 14 for transferring the medical substance 12 to a treatment area of ​​a living organism. The transfer device set 10 is used, for example, in treatment to place the medical substance 12 on a treatment area on the surface of an organ in the abdominal cavity (e.g., the digestive system). However, the transfer device set 10 may also be used, for example, in the treatment of severe heart failure due to ischemic heart disease. Specifically, the transfer device set 10 may be used in the treatment of coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), which is difficult to treat with coronary intervention using a balloon catheter or stent. In this case, the medical substance 12 is placed on a treatment area of ​​the heart. The medical substance 12 is, for example, an implant.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 and 2A, the medical material 12 is formed into a predetermined shape by folding a sheet material 16. The medical material 12 is flexible and has sufficient rigidity to maintain its predetermined shape. The medical material 12 has a main body portion 13 that extends in one direction (arrow X direction).

[0021] The main body 13 has a first end 18 and a second end 20 in the extending direction. The main body 13 is composed solely of a drug 15, which is a therapeutic substance for the area to be treated. The drug 15 is solid. The drug 15 includes, for example, pharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine products. Regenerative medicine products include cells and exosomes, etc. Specifically, examples of regenerative medicine products include sheet-like cell cultures or spheroids.

[0022] The main body 13 includes a base portion 22, a held portion 24, a pair of first protrusions 26, and a pair of second protrusions 28. The base portion 22 is a planar portion extending in the direction of arrow X. The base portion 22 extends rectangularly from the first end 18 to the second end 20 of the medical material 12. The held portion 24 is located at the second end 20 of the medical material 12. The held portion 24 is held by a holding portion 62 (see Figure 1) of the transfer device 14, which will be described later.

[0023] The retained portion 24 extends from the base portion 22 in the direction of arrow X2, inclined in the thickness direction of the base portion 22 (see Figure 3). Both sides 30 in the width direction of the retained portion 24 (the second end portion 20 of the medical material 12) extend in a tapered shape in the opposite direction from the base portion 22 (direction of arrow X2) so that the retained portion 24 becomes narrower.

[0024] The pair of first protrusions 26 project from both sides of the base portion 22 in the width direction, inclined inward in the width direction of the base portion 22 in the thickness direction. The pair of first protrusions 26 extend from the end of the base portion 22 in the direction of arrow X2 to the center of the base portion 22 in the extension direction. In Figure 4, the angle θ between the first protrusions 26 and the base portion 22 is less than 90°. Preferably, this angle θ is set to 0° or more and 60° or less. Note that the angle θ refers to the angle between the first protrusions 26 and the base portion 22 at the position of the cross section along the line IV-IV in Figure 2A (Figure 4).

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 and 2A, the pair of second protrusions 28 project outward in the width direction of the base portion 22 from both sides in the width direction of the base portion 22 toward the thickness direction of the base portion 22. The pair of second protrusions 28 extend from the center of the base portion 22 in the extending direction to the end of the base portion 22 in the direction of arrow X1. The second protrusions 28 are connected to the first protrusions 26.

[0026] As shown in Figure 2B, the sheet material 16 extends in a planar shape before being folded into a predetermined shape (initial state).

[0027] The thickness of the sheet material 16 is not particularly limited, but is preferably set to, for example, 100 μm or more and 500 μm or less. The sheet material 16 includes a first portion 34 and a second portion 36. The first portion 34 is formed in a rectangular shape. The second portion 36 is formed in a trapezoidal shape. That is, the second portion 36 is formed to be narrower toward the end of the sheet material 16 in the direction of arrow X2.

[0028] The outer periphery of the sheet material 16 includes a first end edge 38, a pair of first side edges 40, a pair of second side edges 42, and a second end edge 44. The first end edge 38 is located at the end of the first portion 34 opposite to the second portion 36 (in the direction of arrow X1). The first end edge 38 extends in the width direction of the sheet material 16 (in the direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the sheet material 16). The first end edge 38 may project in an arc shape in the direction of arrow X1. The pair of first side edges 40 are side edges of the first portion 34. The first side edges 40 extend linearly from the end of the first end edge 38 in the direction of arrow X2.

[0029] The pair of second sides 42 are the sides of the second portion 36. The pair of second sides 42 are inclined toward each other in the direction of arrow X2 from the pair of first sides 40. In other words, the pair of second sides 42 are tapered. The second end side 44 is located at the end of the second portion 36 opposite to the first portion 34 (in the direction of arrow X2). The second end side 44 extends in the width direction of the sheet material 16 (in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction of the sheet material 16).

[0030] As shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the medical material 12 is formed into a predetermined shape by valley folding the sheet material 16 along the fold lines 46 shown in Figure 2B. The fold lines 46 include a pair of first fold lines 48, a pair of second fold lines 50, a pair of third fold lines 52, and a fourth fold line 54.

[0031] The first fold line 48 is located on both sides of the sheet material 16 in the width direction. The first fold line 48 extends linearly along the direction of arrow X from the first end edge 38 to the second side edge 42. The second fold line 50 extends linearly from the end of the second end edge 44 in the direction of arrow X1. The third fold line 52 extends linearly connecting the end of the second fold line 50 and the end of the first fold line 48. The fourth fold line 54 extends linearly connecting the ends of a pair of second fold lines 50.

[0032] The pair of first protrusions 26 and the pair of second protrusions 28 of the main body 13 are formed by folding both sides of the sheet material 16 in the width direction toward the base portion 22 along a pair of first fold lines 48. In this case, the first bending angle of the side of the sheet material 16 in the direction of arrow X2, which is greater than the second bending angle of the side of the sheet material 16 in the direction of arrow X1, which is greater than the center of the base portion 22 in the extension direction. The first bending angle is greater than 90°. The second bending angle is less than 90°. The relationship between the first bending angle and the angle θ is first bending angle = 180° - θ°.

[0033] The holding portion 24 of the main body portion 13 is formed by valley-folding the sheet material 16 along a pair of second fold lines 50, a pair of third fold lines 52, and a fourth fold line 54.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1, the transfer device 14 has a holding device 56 and an outer cylinder 58. The holding device 56 includes a shaft 60 and a holding part 62. The shaft 60 extends in one direction (arrow X direction). The tip of the shaft 60 (end in the direction of arrow X1) is connected to the holding part 62. The base end of the shaft 60 (end in the direction of arrow X2) is provided with an operating part (not shown) for controlling the movement of the holding part 62.

[0035] The holding portion 62 removably holds the medical substance 12. Specifically, the holding portion 62 is a gripping portion capable of gripping the medical substance 12. The holding portion 62 has a pair of gripping pieces 64. The pair of gripping pieces 64 are opened and closed by operating an operating part (not shown). The transfer device 14 can grip the medical substance 12 when the pair of gripping pieces 64 are closed. The transfer device 14 can also release the medical substance 12 when the pair of gripping pieces 64 are opened.

[0036] The outer cylinder 58 is a cylindrical member having an inner lumen 59. The inner lumen 59 opens at the tip of the outer cylinder 58 (the end in the direction of arrow X1) and also at the base end of the outer cylinder 58 (the end in the direction of arrow X2). The outer cylinder 58 is made of a resin material or a metal material.

[0037] The circumference of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 58 is the same as (or substantially the same as) the width W of the base portion 22 of the medical material 12 (see Figure 2A). However, the width W may be greater or less than the circumference of the inner surface of the outer cylinder 58.

[0038] Next, a method for transferring the medical substance 12 to the treatment area of ​​a living organism will be described. The medical substance 12 is transferred to the treatment area on the surface of the digestive tract, for example, by laparoscopic surgery. As shown in Figure 5, the transfer method according to this embodiment includes a preparation step, a storage step, a placement step, a deployment step, a mounting step, and a removal step.

[0039] First, in the preparation step (step S1), the medical substance 12 shown in Figure 2A is prepared. Then, the holding part 24 of the medical substance 12 is held (gripped) by the holding part 62 of the transfer device 14 (see Figure 6).

[0040] Next, in the storage process (step S2 in Figure 5), the medical material 12 is stored inside the outer cylinder 58 as shown in Figure 7. Specifically, the holding device 56 is moved in the proximal direction relative to the outer cylinder 58. As a result, the held portion 24 of the medical material 12 is drawn in from the tip opening of the outer cylinder 58 towards the proximal direction. At this time, the tapered sides 30 of the medical material 12 come into contact with the tip surface of the outer cylinder 58, causing a force to act on the second end 20 of the medical material 12, causing it to curl along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 58. Therefore, the second end 20 of the medical material 12 is smoothly drawn into the outer cylinder 58 while curling.

[0041] When the second end 20 of the medical material 12 deforms, a force acts on the base portion 22 of the medical material 12, causing it to curl along the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 58. As a result, the base portion 22 is pulled into the outer cylinder 58 while curling. In this way, as shown in Figures 7 and 8, the outer surfaces of the pair of first protrusions 26 come into contact with each other, and the base portion 22 deforms into a cylindrical shape along the inner circumferential surface of the outer cylinder 58. At this time, the medical material 12 deforms in accordance with the deformation of the pair of first protrusions 26, so that the outer surfaces of the pair of second protrusions 28 come into contact with each other. Note that the respective protruding end faces of the first protrusions 26 and the second protrusions 28 do not come into contact with the base portion 22. The storage process is completed when the medical material 12 is completely stored inside the outer cylinder 58.

[0042] Subsequently, in the placement process (step S3), the medical substance 12 is inserted into the abdominal cavity through the abdominal incision. At this time, the tip of the outer tube 58 is positioned near the part of the digestive system to be treated.

[0043] Next, in the deployment process (step S4), the medical material 12 is deployed from the outer cylinder 58. Specifically, in the deployment process, the shaft 60 is moved toward the tip relative to the outer cylinder 58. As a result, the medical material 12 exposed from the tip opening of the outer cylinder 58 returns to its original shape due to restorative force.

[0044] Next, in the placement process (step S5), the medical substance 12 is placed on the treatment area by operating the shaft 60. Then, the medical substance 12 is removed from the holding part 62 by opening the pair of gripping pieces 64.

[0045] Subsequently, in the removal process (step S6), the transfer device 14 is removed from the abdomen. Since the main body 13 is composed only of the drug 15, it is not necessary to recover the medical substance 12 later. However, the medical substance 12 may be recovered from the body by a recovery mechanism (not shown) after a predetermined time has elapsed since it was placed on the area to be treated.

[0046] This embodiment provides the following effects.

[0047] According to this embodiment, when the medical substance 12 is housed in the outer cylinder 58, the medical substance 12 can be curved and deformed so that a pair of first protrusions 26 come into contact with each other. This allows the medical substance 12 to be compactly housed in the outer cylinder 58 and simplifies the configuration of the transport device 14. Furthermore, since the holding portion 62 of the transport device 14 detachably holds the held portion 24 of the medical substance 12, it is possible to prevent the medical substance 12 from falling out of the transport device 14 when it is exposed and unfolded from the outer cylinder 58.

[0048] The widthwise sides 30 of the second end 20 of the main body 13 extend in a tapered shape, becoming narrower in the direction opposite to that of the first end 18.

[0049] With this configuration, by moving the shaft 60 in the base direction relative to the outer cylinder 58, both sides 30 in the width direction of the second end 20 come into contact with the front surface of the outer cylinder 58, thereby efficiently applying a force to the medical material 12 that tends to curl in the circumferential direction of the outer cylinder 58. This makes it easier to house the medical material 12 inside the outer cylinder 58.

[0050] The main body 13 is composed solely of the drug 15.

[0051] With this configuration, the drug 15 can be efficiently supplied to the area to be treated.

[0052] The main body 13 is formed by folding the sheet material 16.

[0053] With this configuration, the first protrusion 26 can be easily formed on the main body 13.

[0054] The transfer device set 10 may be equipped with medical substances 12a to 12e according to the first to fifth modified examples shown below, instead of the medical substance 12 described above. In these modified examples, components identical to those of the medical substance 12 described above are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description of such identical components is omitted.

[0055] (First variation) As shown in Figure 9, the main body 13a of the medical substance 12a according to the first modified example comprises a reinforcing sheet 70 and a drug 72. The drug 72 is provided on one side of the reinforcing sheet 70. The drug 72 is not provided on the other side of the reinforcing sheet 70. However, the drug 72 may be provided on both sides of the reinforcing sheet 70.

[0056] The constituent materials of the reinforcing sheet 70 are not particularly limited, but include polyethylene terephthalate, polycarbonate, polyamide, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyacetal, polyimide, polyetheretherketone, fluororesin, etc. The drug 72 is the same as the drug 15 described above. Such medical substance 12a is placed on the treatment area and, after a predetermined time has elapsed, is recovered from the body by a recovery mechanism (not shown).

[0057] In this modified example, the main body portion 13a includes a reinforcing sheet 70 and a drug 72 provided on at least one surface of the reinforcing sheet 70.

[0058] With this configuration, a medical substance 12a with appropriate strength can be easily obtained.

[0059] (Second variation) As shown in Figure 10, the main body 13b of the medical substance 12b according to the second modified example comprises a drug 74 and a sheet-like reinforcing member 78 having a chamber 76 for containing the drug 74. The drug 74 may be a liquid (including a sol), a solid (including a gel), or a gas. The drug 74 includes, for example, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and regenerative medicine products. Regenerative medicine products include cells and exosomes, etc. Specifically, examples of regenerative medicine products include sheet-like cell cultures or spheroids.

[0060] The reinforcing member 78 can be made of the same material as the reinforcing sheet 70 described above. Multiple holes 80 for releasing the drug 74 to the outside are formed through both sides of the reinforcing member 78. However, the multiple holes 80 may be formed on only one side of the reinforcing member 78. Such medical substance 12b is recovered from the body by a recovery mechanism (not shown) after a predetermined time has elapsed since it was placed on the area to be treated.

[0061] In this modified example, the main body 13b comprises a drug 74 and a sheet-like reinforcing member 78 having a chamber 76 for containing the drug 74. The reinforcing member 78 has holes 80 for releasing the drug 74 to the outside.

[0062] With this configuration, a medical substance 12b with appropriate strength can be easily obtained. Furthermore, the drug 74 can be in the form of a liquid (including a sol) or a gas, not just a solid.

[0063] (Third variation) As shown in Figure 11, the main body 13c of the medical substance 12c according to the third modified example is configured similarly to the main body 13b of the medical substance 12b according to the second modified example, except for the structure of the holes 80. In Figures 11 and 12, the holes 80 are formed only on the overlapping surfaces of the pair of first protrusions 26 of the medical substance 12c when the medical substance 12c is housed in the outer cylinder 58. Such a medical substance 12c is recovered from the body by a recovery mechanism (not shown) after a predetermined time has elapsed since it was placed on the part to be treated.

[0064] In this modified example, the holes 80 are formed only on the surfaces of the pair of protrusions that overlap each other when the medical substance 12c is housed inside the outer cylinder 58.

[0065] With this configuration, a medical substance 12c with appropriate strength can be easily obtained. Furthermore, with the medical substance 12c housed in the outer cylinder 58, leakage of the drug 74 in the chamber 76 of the reinforcing member 78 to the outside can be suppressed.

[0066] (Fourth variation) As shown in Figure 13, the main body 13d of the medical substance 12d according to the fourth modified example comprises a sheet body 82 and a drug 84 dispersed inside the sheet body 82 so as to be released to the outside from the sheet body 82. The constituent material of the sheet body 82 is the same as the constituent material of the reinforcing sheet 70 described above. The drug 84 is the same substance as the drug 15 described above. Such a medical substance 12d is placed on the area to be treated and, after a predetermined time has elapsed, is recovered from the body by a recovery mechanism (not shown).

[0067] In this modified example, the main body 13d comprises a sheet body 82 and a drug 84 dispersed on the sheet body 82 so as to be discharged outward from the sheet body 82.

[0068] With this configuration, a medical substance 12d with appropriate strength can be easily obtained.

[0069] (Fifth variation) As shown in Figure 14A, the medical substance 12e according to the fifth modified example includes a locking member 86 that prevents a pair of first protrusions 26 from spreading outward in the width direction of the base portion 22 when the medical substance 12e is deployed (when the medical substance 12e is exposed from the outer cylinder 58). The medical substance 12e is configured in the same way as the medical substance 12 described above, except for the locking member 86. The locking member 86 is a thread 90 provided with a plurality of return portions 88. For example, absorbable suture thread is used as the thread 90. One end of the thread 90 is fastened to one of the first protrusions 26.

[0070] Multiple return portions 88 are arranged at intervals in the direction of the extension of the thread 90. The multiple return portions 88 extend radially outward from the thread 90 so as to be inclined in the direction in which one end of the thread 90 is located. The return portions 88 are hooked onto the other first projection 26. As a result, the angle θ between the first projection 26 and the base portion 22 is maintained at less than 90° by the locking member 86.

[0071] When manufacturing such a medical substance 12e, as shown in Figure 14B, one end of the thread 90 is secured to one side of the sheet material 16, and the thread 90 is then inserted through the other side of the sheet material 16. Subsequently, the other end of the thread 90 is pulled in the opposite direction to the one end of the thread 90, positioning multiple return portions 88 on the outside (outer surface) of the other side. This allows a pair of first protrusions 26 to be easily folded and formed on the sheet material 16. Such a medical substance 12e is placed on the area to be treated and, after a predetermined time has elapsed, is recovered from the body by a recovery mechanism (not shown).

[0072] In this modified example, the medical substance 12e includes a locking member 86 that prevents the pair of first protrusions 26 from spreading outward in the width direction of the base portion 22 when the medical substance 12e is deployed.

[0073] With this configuration, the angle θ between the first projection 26 and the base portion 22 can be easily maintained at less than 90° by the locking member 86.

[0074] In this modified example, the medical substance 12e may have main body parts 13a to 13d instead of the main body part 13.

[0075] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the disclosure described above, and can take various configurations without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0076] 10…Transfer equipment set 12, 12a~12e…Medical materials 13, 13a~13d...Main unit 14...Transfer device 15, 72, 74, 84... Drugs 18... First end 20...Second end 24...Holded part 26...First protrusion (protrusion) 30...Both sides 58...Outer cannula 59...Inner lumen 60...Shaft 62...Holding part 70...Reinforcement sheet 76...Room 78…Reinforcement member 80…Hole 82...Seat body 86...Locking member θ...angle

Claims

1. A medical substance that is transferred to the part of a living body to be treated by a transfer device, The aforementioned transfer device is An outer cylinder for housing the aforementioned medical substance, A shaft inserted into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, The shaft has a retaining portion provided at its tip for removably holding the medical substance, The medical material is flexible and extends in one direction, and comprises a sheet-like main body including a first end and a second end. The main body is, A base portion extending from the first end toward the second end, A pair of protrusions extending from both sides of the base portion so as to be inclined inward in the width direction toward the thickness direction of the base portion, A medical substance having a portion to be held, located at the second end of the base portion and held by the holding portion.

2. A medical substance according to claim 1, A medical substance wherein both sides in the width direction of the second end of the main body extend in a tapered shape so as to narrow in the direction opposite to the first end.

3. A medical substance according to claim 1, The main body is a medical substance composed solely of pharmaceuticals.

4. A medical substance according to claim 1, The main body is, Reinforcement sheet and A medical substance comprising a drug provided on at least one side of the reinforcing sheet.

5. A medical substance according to claim 1, The main body is, Drugs and, It comprises a sheet-like reinforcing member having a chamber for containing the aforementioned drug, A medical substance having holes formed in the reinforcing member for releasing the drug outward.

6. A medical substance according to claim 5, The aforementioned holes are formed only on the surfaces of the pair of protrusions that overlap each other when the medical material is housed in the outer cylinder.

7. A medical substance according to claim 1, The main body is, The seat body and A medical substance comprising a drug dispersed inside the sheet body so as to be released outward from the sheet body.

8. A medical substance according to claim 1, The main body is a medical material formed by folding a sheet material.

9. A medical substance according to claim 8, A medical substance comprising a locking member that prevents the pair of protrusions from spreading outward in the width direction of the base portion when the medical substance is deployed.

10. A transfer device set comprising a medical substance and a transfer device for transferring the medical substance to a part of a living body to be treated, The aforementioned transfer device is Outer cylinder and A shaft inserted into the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, The shaft has a retaining portion provided at its tip for removably holding the medical substance, The medical substance is the medical substance described in any one of claims 1 to 9. The medical substance is housed inside the outer cylinder in a state in which the holding portion holds the portion to be held and the shaft is moved toward the base end relative to the outer cylinder, causing the pair of protrusions to be curved and deformed so that they come into contact with each other. A transfer device set wherein the medical material stored in the outer cylinder is unfolded by restoring force when the shaft is moved toward the tip relative to the outer cylinder, exposing it from the outer cylinder.

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