Device and method for controlling in-vivo pressure

Details Device and method for controlling in-vivo pressure Device and method for controlling in-vivo pressure

2005-02-03

2011-12-06

Deak, Leslie (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

With flow control means

C604S008000, C604S007000, C623S001240, C138S045000, C138S046000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070708

ABSTRACT:
A differential pressure regulating device is provided for controlling in-vivo pressure in a body, and in particularly in a heart. The device may include a shunt being positioned between two or more lumens in a body, to enable fluids to flow between the lumens, and an adjustable flow regulation mechanism being configured to selectively cover an opening of the shunt, to regulate the flow of fluid through the shunt in relation to a pressure difference between the body lumens. In some embodiments a control mechanism coupled to the adjustable flow regulation mechanism may be provided, to remotely activate the adjustable flow regulation mechanism.

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