Many needle devices in current use transfer a single stream of medical agent, and either arrange a focused delivery of the agent, or require frequent repositioning to distribute the agent through a volume of tissue. Repeated positioning of a device can cause discomfort to the patient and can lead to extended tissue damage.
Additionally, current devices and methods for delivering medical agents can cause localized pressure as the agent is delivered, making delivery of additional amounts of the agent more difficult and potentially causing other patient-related complications.
In view of this background of current devices, requirements remain for improved or alternative medical agent delivery devices and methods, including, for example those that facilitate regional delivery of the agent and/or reduce complications which may arise due to pressure increases in the immediate and/or surrounding tissues. The present invention provides embodiments addressed to these and other needs.
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