Adjustable valve setting with motor control
US8241240B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7878
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device is disclosed that includes a valve body and a valve rotor adjustable with respect to the valve body. A tool can be utilized to determine and control a position of the valve rotor with respect to the valve body. The tool can include a valve body position reader, a valve rotor position reader and a valve rotor position controller to determine a valve setting for the device and adjust the valve setting as desired.
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