No clog shunt using a compact fluid drag path
US8088091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0693
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is an improved shunt system for draining CSF. The system includes a removable sheath for reduction of catheter clogging during shunt insertion, a catheter with relatively large holes, an extracranial filter to allow non-invasive filter replacement, and a wireless flow/pressure meter to monitor and control CSF flow.
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