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Multiple pump system for inflatable penile prosthesis

US11135063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2019
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to an aspect, an inflatable penile prosthesis includes a fluid reservoir configured to hold fluid, an inflatable member, and a pump assembly configured to transfer the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the inflatable member during an inflation cycle. The pump assembly includes a first pump configured to inject the fluid into the inflatable member according to a first flow rate, and a second pump configured to inject fluid into the inflatable member according to a second flow rate, where the second flow rate is less than the first flow rate.

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