Implantable drug pumps and refill devices therefor
US9603997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3507
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implanted drug pump devices can be refilled with a refill needle inserted through a fill port in the drug reservoir of the drug pump device. Proper needle insertion may be verified visually or using electrical, magnetic, optical, acoustic, or other suitable sensing mechanisms.
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