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Multi-reservoir implantable pump with variable flow rate capabilities

US8034030B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Palyon Medical (BVI) Limited · VG

Inventors

Bernd Steinbach · Friedberg, DE
Klaus Lederer · Kalwang, AT

Key dates

Filing date	May 25, 2005
Grant date	Oct 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 25, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M5/141
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A multiple reservoir or chambered implantable pumps is disclosed. The pump according to the present invention is particularly useful in allowing for multiple constant flow rates to be provided from an otherwise constant flow implantable pump. The pump is also useful in allowing for housing of multiple active substances. A multiple reservoir implantable pump is also disclosed, which has at least one chamber capable of providing a constant flow rate and at least one chamber capable of being utilized for patient controlled injections.

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