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Dialysis implant and methods of use

  • US 9,138,523 B2
  • Filed: 05/16/2012
  • Issued: 09/22/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A peritoneal dialysis system comprising:

  • a reservoir containing dialysate comprising an osmotic agent for infusion into a peritoneal cavity;

    an implantable pump having an internal battery that is inductively chargeable, the implantable pump adapted for fluidic communication with the peritoneal cavity and a bladder;

    a drainage conduit adapted for coupling between the peritoneal cavity and the implantable pump;

    an exit conduit adapted for coupling between the bladder and the implantable pump, wherein the implantable pump is configured to pump the dialysate comprising the osmotic agent from the peritoneal cavity through the drainage conduit into the bladder through the exit conduit; and

    an implantable controller associated with the implantable pump, the implantable controller including a clock and configured to actuate the implantable pump to meter movement of the dialysate between the peritoneal cavity and the bladder based on an output of the clock.

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