SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DRUG DELIVERY, TREATMENT, AND MONITORING

摘要

Systems and methods for delivering a drug or other therapy over an extended period of time (e.g., several hours, days, weeks, months, years, and so forth) are disclosed herein, as are systems and methods for monitoring various parameters associated with the treatment of a patient. Systems and methods are also disclosed herein that generally involve CED devices with various features for reducing or preventing backflow.

主权项

1. An implantable delivery system, comprising:
a percutaneous access device through which drug-containing fluid can be delivered; a trunk line having a plurality of independent fluid lumens extending therethrough, the plurality of fluid lumens being in fluid communication with a corresponding plurality of ports formed in the access device; a manifold configured to route the plurality of fluid lumens in the trunk line into a plurality of branch lines, each branch line including one or more corresponding fluid lumens disposed therein; and a skull anchor configured to be secured to the skull of a patient and being configured to couple the branch lines to corresponding microfluidic catheters configured to extend into the brain of the patient.