MEDICAL SYSTEM WITH TWO ACCESS PORTS FOR INTRODUCING LIQUID INTO A CSF-CONTAINING ROOM AND FOR REMOVING LIQUID FROM THE CSF-CONTAINING ROOM
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602021050625
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2021-06-11
- Filing Date
- 2021-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-07-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing medical devices face challenges in delivering therapeutic agents to the central nervous system (CNS) due to the blood-brain-barrier, achieving adequate spatial and temporal exposure, and monitoring therapeutic agent concentrations in the brain, with issues in catheter design and implantation causing patient discomfort and limited functionality.
A medical system with a first implantable access and infusion port having separate fluid pathways for introducing and withdrawing fluid from a CSF-containing space, and a second port for convenient access, allowing for separate catheters to withdraw CSF and introduce therapeutic agents, with optional implantation near the ear or clavicle, and a port catheter connecting both ports.
Enables effective delivery and monitoring of therapeutic agents to the CNS with reduced patient discomfort and improved surgical implantation, ensuring secure connections and convenient access for extended periods.