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Systems and methods for treating pulmonary edema

US10300254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

White Swell Medical Ltd · IL

Inventors

Yaacov Nitzan · Herzliya, IL
Menashe Yacoby · Ramat Gan, IL
Tanhum Feld · Moshav Merhavya, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 1, 2015
Grant date	May 28, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 29, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/3334
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various systems and methods are provided for treating pulmonary edema. In general, a pump can be configured to be implanted within a patient at risk of developing edema. The pump can be configured to pump fluid out of the patient's lungs, e.g., out of the patient's interstitial and alveolar spaces. The pump can be configured to be fully implanted within the patient's body. The pump can be configured to continuously pump fluid, or the pump can be configured to be selectively actuatable in response to a trigger event. In an exemplary embodiment, the pump can include an inflow port coupled to an inflow tube in fluid communication with a lymphatic vessel of the patient, and can include an outflow port coupled to an outflow tube in fluid communication with a vein of the patient.

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