Controlled release devices for therapeutic treatments of spinal discs
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1. A device comprising:
- a first reservoir;
a second reservoir;
a first valve in fluid communication with the first reservoir, the first valve configured to open based on a first tissue condition of pressure or hydration;
a second valve in fluid communication with the second reservoir, the second valve configured to open based on a second tissue condition and wherein the second valve is configured to close based on the first tissue condition; and
a first osmotic driver coupled to the first reservoir, wherein the first osmotic driver is configured to adjust a pressure of the first reservoir based on a condition of a tissue of pressure or hydration.
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Abstract
A device includes a first reservoir configured to include a degrading agent, a first valve in fluid communication with the first reservoir, and a reservoir driver configured to manipulate the first reservoir to effect a first reservoir condition based on a first tissue condition. The first valve is configured to open in response to the first reservoir condition associated with the first reservoir.
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1. A device comprising:
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a first reservoir; a second reservoir; a first valve in fluid communication with the first reservoir, the first valve configured to open based on a first tissue condition of pressure or hydration; a second valve in fluid communication with the second reservoir, the second valve configured to open based on a second tissue condition and wherein the second valve is configured to close based on the first tissue condition; and a first osmotic driver coupled to the first reservoir, wherein the first osmotic driver is configured to adjust a pressure of the first reservoir based on a condition of a tissue of pressure or hydration. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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