摘要 |
An implantable electrophoretic pump for ionic drugs comprises a reservoir (56) provided with a filler opening (50) and a discharge opening (74) having a diffusion membrane and a pair of associated electrodes. A battery (60) and electronic components (58) provide for energizing the electrodes so as to effect ion transfer of the ionic drugs into other portions of the patient's body through the voltage induced between the two electrodes. The pump is particularly useful for ionic drugs such as insulin, blood thinners and antibiotics. <IMAGE> |