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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2016
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2013
Youti Kuo, Penfield, NY (US);
Michael R. Violante, Pittsford, NY (US);
Youti Kuo, Penfield, NY (US);
Michael R. Violante, Pittsford, NY (US);
Kuvio, Inc., Pittsford, NY (US);
Abstract
The invention relates generally to implantable drug delivery devices. Devices having a single drug chamber configuration, a divided drug chamber configuration and a compact dual-drug configuration are described. The devices have features to prevent clogging of the dispensing catheter and the creation of a local vacuum caused by the dispensing of the drug fluid. Also provided are features of a failsafe refilling process, automatic refill notification, and performance verification process. The divided drug chamber configuration enables frequent or continuous minute doses. A dual-drug chamber configuration uses self-locking refill containers to prevent mismatching between refill containers and drug chambers.