DETECTION AND CLEARING OF OCCLUSIONS IN CATHETERS
    1.
    发明申请
    DETECTION AND CLEARING OF OCCLUSIONS IN CATHETERS 有权
    检测和清除导管中的污染物

    公开(公告)号:US20140276341A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13828084

    申请日:2013-03-14

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00 A61B18/18 A61B18/14

    摘要: A catheter system with integral sensing and clearing of occlusions is described. The system can include a catheter in fluid communication with a shunt for transporting a bodily fluid within, or out of, a patient's body. The catheter and/or the shunt can include one or more detection wires and one or more transmission wires. The detection wires can be in electrical communication with the fluid and can enable the detection of changes in electrical properties of the fluid indicating an occlusion, or other anomaly, in the catheter. The transmission wires can be in electrical communication with the fluid and can enable the application of electromagnetic energy to the occlusion to facilitate its removal. The detection wires and the transmission wires can be the same or different wires. The system can include a probe that can be externally connected to the wires to provide detection and or transmission signals.

    摘要翻译: 描述了具有积分感测和清除闭塞的导管系统。 该系统可以包括与分流器流体连通的导管,用于将体液输送到患者体内或从患者体内输送。 导管和/或分流器可以包括一个或多个检测线和一个或多个传输线。 检测线可以与流体电连通,并且能够检测指示导管中的闭塞或其他异常的流体的电特性的变化。 传输线可以与流体电连通,并且能够将电磁能量施加到闭塞以便于其移除。 检测线和传输线可以是相同或不同的导线。 该系统可以包括可以外部连接到导线以提供检测和/或传输信号的探针。

    System and method for determining position and pressure of an implantable shunt

    公开(公告)号:US09808607B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-07

    申请号:US14847766

    申请日:2015-09-08

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00

    摘要: In one aspect, an implantable shunt system is disclosed that, in one example implementation, includes a resilient member and a connected fluid regulating device. The fluid regulating device selectively permits fluid flow through an opening valve of an implantable shunt according to an adjustable opening pressure. The opening pressure is proportional to an amount of tension on the resilient member. One or more tension sensors that are connected to the resilient member measure an amount of tension on the resilient member. The tension sensors generate tension data that corresponds to the measured amount of tension. The system further includes a communication unit with a transmitting unit that transmits the measured data over a communication link. The system also includes a reading unit that receives the transmitted tension data over the communication link. The reading unit includes a connector that electrically connects the reading unit to the transmission unit.

    ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HYDROCEPHALUS VALVE LOCATION DEVICE
    3.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT HYDROCEPHALUS VALVE LOCATION DEVICE 有权
    可调节高压阀门位置装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150094643A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14040865

    申请日:2013-09-30

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00

    摘要: An adjustable height tool for locating a magnetically readable and settable valve implanted in a living being. The locator can include a wall having a first perimeter. A platform can be disposed within the first perimeter. A valve cut-out can disposed within the platform and can approximate at least a portion of the shape of the valve. A movable foot can be disposed below the platform by which a displacement element moves the foot at least one of toward or away from the platform. This movement increases or decreases the distance between the platform and the skin/valve. Two or more recesses can be disposed in the foot and the recesses can be aligned with the valve cut-out. The displacement element can maintain the alignment of the recesses and the cut-out while moving the foot.

    摘要翻译: 一种可调节的高度工具,用于定位植入生活中的磁性可读和可设置的阀。 定位器可以包括具有第一周边的壁。 平台可以设置在第一周边内。 阀门切口可以设置在平台内并且可以近似阀的形状的至少一部分。 可移动的脚可以设置在平台下方,位移元件通过该位移元件使脚部朝向或远离平台移动至少一个。 该运动增加或减少平台与皮肤/阀之间的距离。 两个或多个凹槽可以设置在脚中,并且凹部可以与阀切口对齐。 位移元件可以在移动脚时保持凹部和切口的对齐。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND PRESSURE OF AN IMPLANTABLE SHUNT
    4.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND PRESSURE OF AN IMPLANTABLE SHUNT 有权
    用于确定可移植分支的位置和压力​​的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150374961A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14847766

    申请日:2015-09-08

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00

    摘要: In one aspect, an implantable shunt system is disclosed that, in one example implementation, includes a resilient member and a connected fluid regulating device. The fluid regulating device selectively permits fluid flow through an opening valve of an implantable shunt according to an adjustable opening pressure. The opening pressure is proportional to an amount of tension on the resilient member. One or more tension sensors that are connected to the resilient member measure an amount of tension on the resilient member. The tension sensors generate tension data that corresponds to the measured amount of tension. The system further includes a communication unit with a transmitting unit that transmits the measured data over a communication link. The system also includes a reading unit that receives the transmitted tension data over the communication link. The reading unit includes a connector that electrically connects the reading unit to the transmission unit.

    摘要翻译: 在一个方面,公开了一种可植入分路系统,其在一个示例性实施例中包括弹性构件和连接的流体调节装置。 流体调节装置根据可调开口压力选择性地允许流体流过可植入分流器的开启阀。 打开压力与弹性构件上的张力成比例。 连接到弹性构件的一个或多个张力传感器测量弹性构件上的张力量。 张力传感器产生对应于测量的张力量的张力数据。 该系统还包括具有通过通信链路发送测量数据的发送单元的通信单元。 该系统还包括读取单元,其通过通信链路接收所发送的张力数据。 读取单元包括将读取单元电连接到传输单元的连接器。

    System and method for determining position and pressure of an implantable shunt
    5.
    发明授权
    System and method for determining position and pressure of an implantable shunt 有权
    用于确定可植入分流器的位置和压力​​的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09126009B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-08

    申请号:US13796164

    申请日:2013-03-12

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00 A61M39/00 A61M39/22

    摘要: In one aspect, an implantable shunt system is disclosed that, in one example implementation, includes a resilient member and a connected fluid regulating device. The fluid regulating device selectively permits fluid flow through an opening valve of an implantable shunt according to an adjustable opening pressure. The opening pressure is proportional to an amount of tension on the resilient member. One or more tension sensors that are connected to the resilient member measure an amount of tension on the resilient member. The tension sensors generate tension data that corresponds to the measured amount of tension. The system further includes a communication unit with a transmitting unit that transmits the measured data over a communication link.

    摘要翻译: 在一个方面,公开了一种可植入分路系统,其在一个示例性实施例中包括弹性构件和连接的流体调节装置。 流体调节装置根据可调开口压力选择性地允许流体流过可植入分流器的开启阀。 打开压力与弹性构件上的张力成比例。 连接到弹性构件的一个或多个张力传感器测量弹性构件上的张力量。 张力传感器产生对应于测量的张力量的张力数据。 该系统还包括具有通过通信链路发送测量数据的发送单元的通信单元。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND PRESSURE OF AN IMPLANTABLE SHUNT
    6.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND PRESSURE OF AN IMPLANTABLE SHUNT 有权
    用于确定可移植分支的位置和压力​​的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140276340A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-18

    申请号:US13796164

    申请日:2013-03-12

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00

    摘要: In one aspect, an implantable shunt system is disclosed that, in one example implementation, includes a resilient member and a connected fluid regulating device. The fluid regulating device selectively permits fluid flow through an opening valve of an implantable shunt according to an adjustable opening pressure. The opening pressure is proportional to an amount of tension on the resilient member. One or more tension sensors that are connected to the resilient member measure an amount of tension on the resilient member. The tension sensors generate tension data that corresponds to the measured amount of tension. The system further includes a communication unit with a transmitting unit that transmits the measured data over a communication link.

    摘要翻译: 在一个方面,公开了一种可植入分路系统,其在一个示例性实施例中包括弹性构件和连接的流体调节装置。 流体调节装置根据可调开口压力选择性地允许流体流过可植入分流器的开启阀。 打开压力与弹性构件上的张力成比例。 连接到弹性构件的一个或多个张力传感器测量弹性构件上的张力量。 张力传感器产生对应于测量的张力量的张力数据。 该系统还包括具有通过通信链路发送测量数据的发送单元的通信单元。

    Adjustable height hydrocephalus valve location device
    7.
    发明授权
    Adjustable height hydrocephalus valve location device 有权
    可调高度脑积水阀定位装置

    公开(公告)号:US09216275B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-22

    申请号:US14040865

    申请日:2013-09-30

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00 F16K31/00

    摘要: An adjustable height tool for locating a magnetically readable and settable valve implanted in a living being. The locator can include a wall having a first perimeter. A platform can be disposed within the first perimeter. A valve cut-out can disposed within the platform and can approximate at least a portion of the shape of the valve. A movable foot can be disposed below the platform by which a displacement element moves the foot at least one of toward or away from the platform. This movement increases or decreases the distance between the platform and the skin/valve. Two or more recesses can be disposed in the foot and the recesses can be aligned with the valve cut-out. The displacement element can maintain the alignment of the recesses and the cut-out while moving the foot.

    摘要翻译: 一种可调节的高度工具,用于定位植入生活中的磁性可读和可设置的阀。 定位器可以包括具有第一周边的壁。 平台可以设置在第一周边内。 阀门切口可以设置在平台内并且可以近似阀的形状的至少一部分。 可移动的脚可以设置在平台下方,位移元件通过该位移元件使脚部朝向或远离平台移动至少一个。 该运动增加或减少平台与皮肤/阀之间的距离。 两个或多个凹槽可以设置在脚中,并且凹部可以与阀切口对齐。 位移元件可以在移动脚时保持凹部和切口的对齐。

    Detection and clearing of occlusions in catheters
    8.
    发明授权
    Detection and clearing of occlusions in catheters 有权
    检测和清除导管中的闭塞

    公开(公告)号:US09084620B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-21

    申请号:US13828084

    申请日:2013-03-14

    摘要: A catheter system with integral sensing and clearing of occlusions is described. The system can include a catheter in fluid communication with a shunt for transporting a bodily fluid within, or out of, a patient's body. The catheter and/or the shunt can include one or more detection wires and one or more transmission wires. The detection wires can be in electrical communication with the fluid and can enable the detection of changes in electrical properties of the fluid indicating an occlusion, or other anomaly, in the catheter. The transmission wires can be in electrical communication with the fluid and can enable the application of electromagnetic energy to the occlusion to facilitate its removal. The detection wires and the transmission wires can be the same or different wires. The system can include a probe that can be externally connected to the wires to provide detection and or transmission signals.

    摘要翻译: 描述了具有积分感测和清除闭塞的导管系统。 该系统可以包括与分流器流体连通的导管,用于将体液输送到患者体内或从患者体内输送。 导管和/或分流器可以包括一个或多个检测线和一个或多个传输线。 检测线可以与流体电连通,并且能够检测指示导管中的闭塞或其他异常的流体的电特性的变化。 传输线可以与流体电连通,并且能够将电磁能量施加到闭塞以便于其移除。 检测线和传输线可以是相同或不同的导线。 该系统可以包括可以外部连接到导线以提供检测和/或传输信号的探针。