| abstract |
The Abstract, as currently written, exceeds the maximum number of allowable words, which is 150 words The text of the Abstract has been established to read as follows An embodiment of the invention is directed to a microfabπcated, silicon-based, Convection Enhanced Delivery (CED) device The device comprises a silicon shank portion, at least one individual parylene channel disposed along at least a part of an entire length of the shank, wherein the channel has one or more dimensioned fluid exit ports disposed at one or more respective locations of the channel and a fluid (drug) input opening The fluid input opening may be configured or adapted to be connected to a fluid reservoir and/or a pump and/or a meter and/or a valve or other suitable control devιce(s) or apparatus that supplies and/or delivers fluid (e g, a drug) to the microfabricated device The device may have multiple channels disposed side by side or in different surfaces of the device |