Patent ID: 9042974
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A system for treating brain disorders, comprising: a first sensor for implantation at a first target area of the brain to detect data corresponding to target brain activity; an implantable processor analyzing data received from the first sensor to determine the presence of the target brain activity; a first fluid delivery member for implantation at a desired position in which a distal opening of the first fluid delivery member opens into a first predetermined portion of a subdural/subarachnoid space adjacent to the first target area; a first seal surrounding the first predetermined portion of the subdural/subarachnoid space and an exterior of the distal opening of the first fluid delivery member, the first seal configured so that in a sealing configuration, the first seal contacts tissue surrounding the first predetermined portion of the subdural/subarachnoid space to retain fluids delivered by the first fluid delivery member within the first predetermined portion of the subdural/subarachnoid space; and a controller analyzing data received from the first sensor and supplying a first therapeutic fluid to the first target area via the first fluid delivery member when the target brain activity is detected.