Method and apparatus for removing harmful proteins from a mammalian's ventricular cerebrospinal fluid
US7887503B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2029 |
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- 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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