Device and method for controlling in-vivo pressure
CA 2554595 C · Owner: V-Wave Ltd. · Inventors: Keren, Gad; Shmulewitz, Ascher; Rottenberg, Dan
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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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- Filed February 3, 2005 and granted March 29, 2016. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 3, 2025.
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