Smart implantable micro device for therapeutic active flow control and associated systems and methods for use
AssigneeInjectSense, Inc.
InventorsJose Padovani, Hakan Ates Gurcan, Ariel Cao, David Huber
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Abstract
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to a smart minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (Smart-MIGS) device configured for passive and active flow. Various implementations are defined by a combination device that integrates intraocular pressure (IOP) monitoring, drug delivery and a drainage function for pressure control in the body or bodily region of a subject.
Claims21
An implantable active micro-shunt, comprising an actuation and sensing module, wherein the actuation and sensing module is configured to detect intraocular pressure (IOP) and actuate flow to a suprachoroidal space of a subject.
An implantable active micro-pump device, comprising:
- a) an active channel portion;
- and
- b) an actuation and sensing module, comprising:
- i) a pressure sensor configured to detect intraocular pressure (IOP);
- ii) a stored energy component;
- and
- iii) an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) in operational communication with the active channel portion, stored energy component and pressure sensor,
- wherein the ASIC is configured to actuate electrohydrodynamic actuation of fluid in the active channel portion in response to detected IOP via the stored energy component.
An implantable active device, comprising:
- a) an active channel portion;
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- b) an actuation and sensing module, comprising:
- i) a microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) comprising a pressure sensor configured to detect intraocular pressure (IOP);
- ii) a stored energy component;
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- iii) an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC),
- wherein the ASIC is in operational communication with the active channel portion, MEMS, stored energy component and pressure sensor and is configured to actuate electrohydrodynamic actuation of fluid in the active channel portion in response to detected TOP via the stored energy component.
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