Inventors:
Daniel P. Holschneider - Los Angeles CA
Oscar U. Scremin - Los Angeles CA
Assignee:
University of Southern California - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
A61K 922
US Classification:
6048921, 604 30, 604156, 604212
Abstract:
An implantable microbolus infusion pump is disclosed which includes an elastically deformable reservoir, an electrically activated microvalve, and a remotely activated control system. The control system 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.