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Treatment for hydrocephalus

US11464952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

MicroVention, Inc. · US

Inventors

Wenmar Badbada · Orange, US
Nga Ting Wong · Santa Ana, US
Heath Bowman · Trabuco Canyon, US
Matt Biggers · Greensboro, US
Joseph Rye · Aliso Viejo, US
Jared Shimizu · Orange, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 3, 2019
Grant date	Oct 11, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 19, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/0693
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shunt system used to treat excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) accumulation is described. In some embodiments, the system utilizes various mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical concepts designed to either clean a portion of the shunt system, or customize CSF drainage.

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