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Variable flow infusion pump system

US7637892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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119References

28Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Palyon Medical (BVI) Limited · VG

Inventors

Bernd Steinbach · Friedberg, DE
Frank Wallmann · Pfungstadt, DE
Klaus Lederer · Kalwang, AT
David A. Saar · Timonium, US
Sidney David · Holmdel, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 17, 2006
Grant date	Dec 29, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 1, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M5/16813
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An implantable infusion pump system is disclosed. The pump system preferably includes an implantable pump and a removable module. The module may provide for varying flow rates of fluid being dispensed from the pump or may provide for a constant flow rate of such fluid. In the case of varying flow rate capabilities, the module preferably includes one or more sensors to determine information relating to the flow rate, electronics for analyzing the flow rate information, and a mechanism for physically altering the flow rate. Methods of dispensing a medicament to a patient are also disclosed, as are variations of the pump system.

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