Flow Regulating Implants
AssigneeOptonol Ltd.
InventorsIra Yaron, Elie Dahan
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Abstract
A flow regulating implant is provided with one or more grooves for allowing fluid flow. One or more grooves may have a constant or varying cross-section along its length. One or more grooves may have in it biodegradable material, absorbable material, and/or threads or sutures. A resilient band or coating may be placed around the implant or one or more grooves, to act as a pressure regulator. The implant may have a side projection, such as a side pin, for engaging tissue. The implant may comprise two or more parts that are held at a distance from each other to allow fluid flow between the parts.
Claims14
An implant for regulating fluid flow, the implant comprising a shaft and a flange, the implant having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein the implant comprises one or more grooves in the side of the shaft for enabling fluid flow.
An implant for regulating fluid flow, the implant comprising a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is spaced from the second part, and wherein a space is located between the first part and second part for enabling fluid flow.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.