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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 26, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 30, 2009
Applicants:
Yves Girardin, Le Locle, CH;
Fabien Luginbühl, Le Locle, CH;
Pascal Resin, Le Locle, CH;
Thierry Pipoz, Le Locle, CH;
Inventors:
Yves Girardin, Le Locle, CH;
Fabien Luginbühl, Le Locle, CH;
Pascal Resin, Le Locle, CH;
Thierry Pipoz, Le Locle, CH;
Assignee:
Medos International S.A.R.L., , CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61M 5/00 (2006.01); A61K 9/22 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Integrated tools for noninvasively reading and adjusting an implantable, magnetically adjustable valve, and methods of use are disclosed. The tools include magnetic or electronic reading of the valve, and magnetic or electromagnetic adjustment of the valve. In use, the tools are positioned above or in contact with the patient's skin, in proximity to the valve.