Patent ID: 7510533
Filing Date: 2009-03-31
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. An implantable valve, comprising a valve housing adapted to receive fluid flow therethrough between a valve inlet and a valve outlet; a valve assembly disposed within the valve housing and adapted to control a rate of fluid flowing through the valve housing; and a sensor disposed within the valve housing and adapted to measure a pressure of fluid flowing through the valve housing, wherein the sensor is disposed within a pressure sensor assembly, the pressure sensor assembly disposed within the valve housing and being in fluid communication with the valve inlet and valve outlet, wherein the pressure sensor assembly includes a domed portion defining a reservoir therein, and wherein the sensor is adapted to measure a pressure of fluid flowing through the reservoir, and wherein the pressure sensor assembly includes a needle guard disposed therein and positioned between the domed portion and the sensor, the needle guard being adapted to protect the sensor from a needle being inserted through the domed portion.