Patent ID: 9132265
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method for delivering fluid to a brain of a subject who has a first part of using a modular fluid delivery apparatus subcutaneously implanted therein, the first part comprising a first length of tubing that has (i) a first end having a first fluid connector portion attached thereto and (ii) a second end connected to one or more catheters implanted within the brain of the subject, the method comprising the steps of: making an incision in the subject to gain access to the first fluid connector portion of the first part of the modular fluid delivery apparatus; and after the incision has been made in the subject, passing a second fluid connector portion of a second part of the modular fluid delivery apparatus through the incision and connecting the first fluid connector portion to the second fluid connector portion, the second part comprising a second length of tubing having an end that comprises the second fluid connector portion.