University of Southern California

Ronalee Lo

Ellis Fan-chuin Meng

Mark Salman Humayun

Yu-Chong Tai

Po-Jui Chen

Jason Shih

Damien Craig Rodger

Po-Ying Li

Rajat N Agrawal

Mark S Humayun

Kenrick Kuwahara

Po-jui Chen

Ellis Meng

Po-Ying Lee

Provided is a micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) device for use with an elongate structure. The MEMS device includes a generally planar substrate, a device wall layer formed upon the substrate, a septum cavity formed in the device wall layer, a channel formed in the device wall layer in fluid communication with the septum cavity, and a septum element disposed in the septum cavity. The septum element is formed of a viscoelastic material. The septum element defines a septum entry surface and a septum exit surface with the septum exit surface being exposed to the channel and disposed between the septum entry surface and the channel. The septum element is without any openings formed through the septum element extending between the septum entry and exit surfaces. Methods of manufacturing and interacting with the MEMS device are also provided.

Interconnect for MEMS device including a viscoelastic septum

Embodiments of an implantable device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient include a reservoir configured to contain a liquid comprising the therapeutic agent, and a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir. The cannula is shaped to facilitate insertion thereof into a patient's eyeball.

MEMS device and method for delivery of therapeutic agents

Embodiments of an implantable device for delivering a therapeutic agent to a patient includes a reservoir configured to contain a liquid comprising the therapeutic agent and a cannula in fluid communication with the reservoir. The device and related methods may provide such features as constant-flow operation, an electrolytic mode of pumping, and/or wireless communication.

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Ronalee Lo