System for controlled administration of a substance from a human body-implanted infusion device
US9415163B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for the controlled administration of a substance by means of an infusion device implanted in the human body is described. The system has an implantable unit for detecting a shortage or an excess of such substance or a physiological parameter correlatable to the shortage or excess of such substance, an infusion group of this substance implantable in the peritoneal cavity and having a central control unit for processing data received from the detection unit, and energy storage means to power such infusion group. The system also has a carrier of such substance adapted to be ingested, and a refilling device for refilling the infusion group with such substance.
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