Adjustable shunting systems with plate assemblies, and associated systems and methods
US11865283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3334
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present technology is generally directed to adjustable shunting systems for draining fluid from a first body region to a second body region. The adjustable shunting systems include a flow control plate or cartridge for controlling the flow of fluid through the system. For example, the flow control plate can include a shape memory actuation assembly having one or more nitinol actuators for controlling the flow of fluid through the system. The flow control plate can further include a plurality of discrete sheets or layers adhered together to encase the shape memory actuation assembly. The discrete sheets or layers can form flow channels for directing fluid through the flow control plate.
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