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Microminiature infusion pump

  • US 7,776,029 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2002
  • Issued: 08/17/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable microminiature system comprising:

  • means for delivering at least one therapeutic substance to a patient, wherein the therapeutic substance delivering means is implanted in a patient;

    means for delivering therapeutic electrical stimulation to the patient, wherein the electrical stimulation means is integral with the therapeutic substance delivering means and is implanted in the patient;

    at least one sensor, wherein the sensor senses a need for a therapeutic effect of the at least one therapeutic substance and the electrical stimulation; and

    means for providing power to the therapeutic substance delivering means, the electrical stimulation delivering means, and the at least one sensor, wherein the power providing means is within the implantable microminiature system.

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