IMPLANTABLE MICROBOLUS INFUSION PUMP

摘要

An implantable microbolus infusion pump is disclosed which includes an elastically deformable reservoir (2), an electrically activated microvalve (3), and a remotely activated control system (4). The control system (4) includes a sensor that can be remotely activate, for example, magnetically or by infrared light. The pump can provide bolus infusion of pharmacologic agents. The pump is also capable of providing sequential release of a plurality of drugs.