Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.

Integra Lifesciences Switzerland Sarl

Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.

Depuy Spine, Inc.

Christopher Mauge

Lev Ludin

Devices and methods for regulating and directing bodily fluids from one region of a patient to another region are disclosed. In general, an apparatus is provided that can include an implantable shunt system and a system controller. The implantable shunt system can have an adjustable valve for regulating the flow of fluid, a sensor element for measuring a physiological characteristic of a patient, and an electromechanical valve actuator that can be adapted to adjust a resistance of the valve. The implantable shunt system can be in electrical communication with the system controller. The system controller can generally be adapted to receive a physiological characteristic of the patient and operate the electromechanical valve actuator to adjust a resistance of the valve. The apparatus can also include an external programming device that is in communication with the system controller.

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Doylestown, PA, United States of America

Christopher Mauge