Method and apparatus for automatically modifying delivery profile of drug delivery system
US7347854B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/52
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to an implantable drug delivery device which includes a fluid drug reservoir, a catheter, a controllable fluid transfer device, e.g., a pump or valve, and a drug delivery control means. The control means in accordance with the invention is configured to initially clear a first, or old, drug from the device based on the content of the Current Profile data containing a first, or old, delivery profile. After the old drug is cleared, then the control means automatically modifies the Current Profile data to match a second, or new, delivery profile for controlling delivery of a second, or new, drug.
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