Patent ID: 8500819
Filing Date: 2013-08-06
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A drug delivery and diagnostic system comprising: an orthopedic implant having a blind bore formed thereon and at least one passage that fluidly connects the blind bore with an outer surface of the orthopedic implant; an implant module having a first radio frequency (RF) receiver, a fluid reservoir, and a valve that is selectively movable from a closed position wherein fluid is retained in the fluid reservoir and an open position wherein the fluid is communicated out of the fluid reservoir, the implant module having an insertion end adapted to couple to the orthopedic implant at the blind bore; a control device having a second RF transmitter that communicates with the first RF receiver wherein the control device is operable to send a signal from the second RF transmitter and wherein the first RF receiver is operable to initiate movement of the valve to the open position upon receipt of the signal from the second RF transmitter.