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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING INTRACORPOREAL FLUID ACCUMULATION

  • US 20120209165A1
  • Filed: 02/15/2012
  • Published: 08/16/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fluid management system comprising:

  • an implantable device comprising a housing containing a positive displacement gear pump coupled to an electric motor and a first controller coupled to a first battery, a first transceiver, and a first inductive charging circuit;

    a charging and communication system comprising a second controller coupled to a second transceiver and a second inductive charging circuit, the charging and communication system configured to wirelessly communicate with the implantable device via the first and second transceivers, and to wirelessly transfer energy from the second inductive circuit to the first inductive circuit to charge the first battery;

    monitoring and control software configured to run on a computer, the monitoring and control software configured to communicate operational parameters to the implantable device via the charging and communication system to control operation of the motor and gear pump.

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