Automatically adjusting band system with MEMS pump
First Claim
1. A restriction system for forming a restriction in a patient, comprising:
- an implantable restriction device that is adjustable and configured to form a restriction in a patient; and
an implantable micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) pump in fluid communication with the restriction device;
the system being configured to default to a state in which the restriction is at least one of relaxed or opened in the event of a malfunction or a loss of power.
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Abstract
Devices and methods for forming a restriction in a patient are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, a restriction system is provided including an implantable restriction device, an implantable port in fluid communication with the implantable restriction device, and an implantable pump in fluid communication with the restriction device. In general, the implantable restriction device is adjustable and configured to form a restriction in a patient, and the implantable port is configured to receive fluid from a fluid source external to the patient. The implantable pump is a micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) device effective to create pumping action to move fluid through the pump.
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13 Claims
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1. A restriction system for forming a restriction in a patient, comprising:
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an implantable restriction device that is adjustable and configured to form a restriction in a patient; and an implantable micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) pump in fluid communication with the restriction device; the system being configured to default to a state in which the restriction is at least one of relaxed or opened in the event of a malfunction or a loss of power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An implantable medical device, comprising:
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an implantable micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) pump in fluid communication with a fluid source and fluid target, the MEMS pump being configured to selectively convey a fluid between the fluid source and the fluid target; the pump being configured to default to a state in which the pump permits fluid flow between the fluid target and the fluid source in the event of a malfunction or a loss of power.
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