Patent ID: 9155623
Filing Date: 2015-10-13
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61L,A61M

Abstract:
1. An implantable medical device, for implantation in a mammal joint having at least two contacting surfaces, the implantable medical device comprising: an artificial contacting surface adapted to be lubricated, said artificial contacting surface comprising at least one partially integrated inlet, wherein said inlet is adapted to distribute lubricating fluid to said artificial contacting surface for lubricating said artificial contacting surface, an implantable reservoir adapted to hold lubricating fluid, at least one outlet from said implantable reservoir connected to said partially integrated inlet of said artificial contacting surface, a subutacous injection port in fluid connection with said implantable reservoir, wherein said implantable reservoir comprises at least one movable self retracting wall portion, and wherein said at least one movable self retracting wall portion is adapted to constantly pressurize the lubricating fluid such that said lubricating fluid is constantly pressed from said implantable reservoir through said inlet, and wherein said at least one moveable self retracting wall is adapted to: