Apparatus and methods for treating intracorporeal fluid accumulation
First Claim
1. A fluid management system comprising:
- an implantable device comprising a gear pump coupled to an electric motor, a first controller;
an inflow catheter having an inlet end and an outlet end configured to be coupled to the gear pump; and
an outflow catheter having an inlet end configured to be coupled to the gear pump and an outlet end configured to be positioned in a sink cavity,wherein the first controller is programmed to selectively activate the gear pump to move fluid from the inlet end of the inflow catheter to the sink cavity during predetermined time periods, and to operate in a jog mode during such predetermined time periods, and to operate the motor and gear pump in a tick mode to reduce potential clogging, substantially without moving fluid to the sink cavity, during other predetermined time periods.
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Abstract
A fluid management system for the treatment of ascites, pleural effusion or pericardial effusion is provided including an implantable device including a pump, control circuitry, battery and transceiver; a charging and communication system configured to periodically charge the battery and communicate with the implantable device to retrieve performance data; and monitoring and control software, suitable for use with conventional personal computers, for configuring and controlling operation of the implantable device and charging and communication system. The implantable device includes a number of features that provide automated movement of fluid to the bladder with reduced risk of clogging, with no patient involvement other than occasional recharging of the battery of the implantable device. The monitoring and control software is available only to the treating physician, such that the physician interacts with the implantable device via the charging and communication system.
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1. A fluid management system comprising:
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an implantable device comprising a gear pump coupled to an electric motor, a first controller; an inflow catheter having an inlet end and an outlet end configured to be coupled to the gear pump; and an outflow catheter having an inlet end configured to be coupled to the gear pump and an outlet end configured to be positioned in a sink cavity, wherein the first controller is programmed to selectively activate the gear pump to move fluid from the inlet end of the inflow catheter to the sink cavity during predetermined time periods, and to operate in a jog mode during such predetermined time periods, and to operate the motor and gear pump in a tick mode to reduce potential clogging, substantially without moving fluid to the sink cavity, during other predetermined time periods. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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