IMPLANTABLE FLUID DISTRIBUTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF FLUID DELIVERY

摘要

An implantable fluid distribution device (32;132;300) is described. The device includes a first inlet (40;310) for receiving fluid under pressure from a remote pump (30;130). A plurality of outlets (50;312) are also provided, each outlet being connectable to a fluid delivery catheter (36). A valve mechanism (42;150;170;190;200) is arranged to control the passage of fluid from the first inlet to the plurality of outlets. Apparatus including the fluid distribution device, an implantable pump (30;130) and a plurality of drug delivery catheters (36) is also described. The fluid distribution device (32;132;300) can be used to delivery drug to multiple regions in the body and the sequential delivery of drugs to different sites in the brain is disclosed.