Method for fluid control in medical applications

Details Method for fluid control in medical applications Method for fluid control in medical applications

2006-10-18

2010-02-02

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

Absorbent pad for external or internal application and...

C604S286000, C604S517000, C604S262000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07655831

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for shunting fluid from high pressure volumes to low pressure volumes to treat various medical problems caused by an imbalance or malfunction of the regulation of flow between these volumes. Typical problems where the method and device are employed include the treatment of incontinence, treatment of hydrocephalus, treatment of elevated intra-cranial pressure, treatment of elevated intra-ocular pressure and the like. The controlled release of fluid from the high pressure volume is accomplished by inserting a sponge using an insertion device such as an endoscope. The sponge retains and releases fluid in response to a pressure differential between the high and lower pressure volumes. The sponge material may be natural or synthetic and sponges with different porosity and fluid retention are provided to achieve desired flow characteristics. The sponges can be provided with different shapes to allow it to conform to the anatomy and may have additional or integral modules that attach it to the anatomical structures.

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