Management systems for the surgically treated obese patient
US8001976B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one embodiment, a pressure sensing system is described which transmits data to a patient management system external to a patient. The pressure sensing system can rigidly couple to an implantable port or flexibly couple to an implantable port. In some embodiments, the pressure sensing system communicates with a hydraulic actuating system. In some embodiments, the pressure sensing system is implantable and comprises a circuit capable of wireless transmission through the skin of a patient to an external receiver which is part of a patient management system. A patient management system is described which receives up to date as well as historical data from the pressure sensing system and manages the these data in the context of a patient database.
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