Patent ID: 7762982
Filing Date: 2010-07-27
Classification: A61F,G16H

Abstract:
1. A system for pumping a fluid into a body implant comprising: a) a housing having a pump chamber containing a pump for pumping said fluid; b) a source of fluid connected to said pump; c) a valve connected between said pump and said implant through which said fluid flows; d) said housing having a digital readout display and a keypad for selecting and displaying a volume of fluid to be delivered by said pump though said valve to said implant; e) said valve containing a monitoring mechanism for sensing the amount of fluid flowing through said valve, said display showing said amount of fluid; f) wherein said source, said pump and said valve are connected via a tube; g) wherein said pump is selected from the group consisting of a peristaltic pump and a cardiac pump; h) wherein said keypad comprises a numerical keypad and a plurality of directional buttons for entering and changing the selected volume; i) said valve has a port for receiving a syringe for adding or removing fluid from said implant; and j) wherein said pump is a bi-directional pump.