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Tools and methods for programming an implantable valve

US8591499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims

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Assignee

Medos International Sarl · CH

Inventors

Yves Girardin · Courtételle, CH
Fabien Luginbühl · Le Locle, CH
Pascal Resin · Le Locle, CH
Thierry Pipoz · Le Locle, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 30, 2009
Grant date	Nov 26, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 5, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T137/7878
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve.

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