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Method and apparatus for removing harmful proteins from a mammalian's ventricular cerebrospinal fluid

US7887503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2007
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 4, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36082
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for removing harmful organic anions and proteins from a mammalian's ventricular cerebrospinal fluid in the treatment of brain disorders. One embodiment comprises using an implanted pump and filter system in conjunction with a drug or enzyme to clean and filter a patient's cerebrospinal fluid.

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