Programmable shunt with electromechanical valve actuator
US9925360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3337
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Devices and methods for regulating and directing bodily fluids from one region of a patient to another region are disclosed. In general, an apparatus is provided that can include an implantable shunt system and a system controller. The implantable shunt system can have an adjustable valve for regulating the flow of fluid, a sensor element for measuring a physiological characteristic of a patient, and an electromechanical valve actuator that can be adapted to adjust a resistance of the valve. The implantable shunt system can be in electrical communication with the system controller. The system controller can generally be adapted to receive a physiological characteristic of the patient and operate the electromechanical valve actuator to adjust a resistance of the valve. The apparatus can also include an external programming device that is in communication with the system controller.
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