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Implantable device and method for removing fluids from the blood of a patient method for implanting such a device and method for treating a patient experiencing renal failure

  • US 5,902,336 A
  • Filed: 10/15/1996
  • Issued: 05/11/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An implantable ultriltration device for removing fluid from a patient experiencing renal failure, said device comprising:

  • regulator means having an inlet, an outlet and means for regulating the flow of fluid from the inlet to the outlet;

    first means for forming a first fluid flow path between the patient'"'"'s vascular system and said regulator means inlet;

    a filter interposed in the first fluid flow path, said filter being permeable to water and substantially impermeable to blood cells and protein; and

    second means for forming a second fluid flow path between said regulator means outlet and the patient'"'"'s bladder, wherein said regulator means, said first means, said second means and said filter are all constructed to be surgically implanted in the patient'"'"'s body.

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