MICHEL N ILBAWI
Medical Practice in Oak Brook, IL
License number
Pennsylvania TL000201L
Category
Medicine
Type
Temporary MD License
Address
Address
2
Oak Brook, IL 60521
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Body-Implantable Device For Controlling The Size Of A Fluid Passageway
US Patent:
5326374, Jul 5, 1994
Filed:
Dec 1, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/983658
Inventors:
Michel N. Ilbawi - Oak Brook IL
James E. Colgate - Evanston IL
David A. Johnson - Evergreen Park IL
James E. Colgate - Evanston IL
David A. Johnson - Evergreen Park IL
International Classification:
A61M 110
US Classification:
623 3
Abstract:
A body-implantable device for controlling the size of a fluid flow passageway within the body, typically for use in a Fenestrated Fontan operation. A housing is provided and secured within the body, typically to the artificial septum sutured into place in the Fontan operation. A flow passageway extends through the housing. An antenna is responsive to electromagnetic signals emitted from outside the body and conveyed through the body without wires to the antenna. Means are provided for varying the cross-section of the flow passageway in a manner responsive to signals received by the antenna.