Non-invasively adjustable drainage device

摘要

The device comprises at least an inlet tube for the passage of fluid to be drained, said tube being connected to a chamber wherein said chamber comprises rotating means for adjusting the flow rate in said tube.

主权项

1. An adjustable drainage implantable device comprising at least a tube for the passage of fluid to be drained, said tube passing through a first section of a chamber, said chamber comprising a second section separated from said first section by a membrane, rotating means for adjusting the flow rate in said tube by engaging the tube, said rotating means positioned in said second section, and said rotating means comprising a body that presses at variable degrees on the membrane depending on the rotational position of the rotating means and the membrane presses directly on the tube to impose continuously variable degrees of constriction on the tube sectional area.