An implantable infusion pump system is disclosed. The pump system preferably includes an implantable pump and a removable module. The module may provide for varying flow rates of fluid being dispensed from the pump or may provide for a constant flow rate of such fluid. In the case of varying flow ra
An implantable infusion pump system is disclosed. The pump system preferably includes an implantable pump and a removable module. The module may provide for varying flow rates of fluid being dispensed from the pump or may provide for a constant flow rate of such fluid. In the case of varying flow rate capabilities, the module preferably includes one or more sensors to determine information relating to the flow rate, electronics for analyzing the flow rate information, and a mechanism for physically altering the flow rate. Methods of dispensing a medicament to a patient are also disclosed, as are variations of the pump system.
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1. An implantable infusion pump for dispensing an active substance at one or varying flow rates to a patient comprising: a pump housing defining an upper surface, an active substance chamber, a propellant chamber separated from the active substance chamber by a first flexible membrane, a catheter, a
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An implantable infusion pump for dispensing an active substance at one or varying flow rates to a patient comprising: a pump housing defining an upper surface, an active substance chamber, a propellant chamber separated from the active substance chamber by a first flexible membrane, a catheter, an exit opening in fluid communication with the active substance chamber and an entrance opening in fluid communication with the catheter; anda module attached to the pump housing, the module including a bottom surface contacting the upper surface of the pump housing, an entry formed in the bottom surface in fluid communication with the exit opening of the housing, an exit in fluid communication with the entrance opening of the housing, a valve portion having a longitudinally varying cross section along its length disposed within a valve body, a motor for longitudinally moving the valve portion within the valve body, a first pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of the active substance in the active substance chamber, and a second pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of the active substance downstream of the first pressure sensor,wherein during operation of the pump system, a fluid dispelled from the active substance chamber by a force from the propellant chamber passes through the exit opening of the housing, through the entry of the module, through the valve body of the module, through the exit of the module, through the entrance opening of the housing, and through the catheter. 2. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the pump housing further includes an outlet in fluid communication with the entrance opening and having the catheter attached thereto. 3. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, further comprising a fixed flow resistor. 4. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 3, wherein the fixed flow restrictor includes a capillary. 5. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 3, wherein the first and second pressure sensors are adapted to sense pressure on either side of the fixed flow resistor. 6. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the housing further includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a second flexible membrane, the upper and lower portions designed to be secured together to capture the first and second flexible membranes therebetween. 7. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the module is detachably fixed to the pump housing. 8. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 7, wherein the module is detachably fixed to the pump housing by at least one screw. 9. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the upper surface of the housing includes an upstanding extension forming a shoulder. 10. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 9, further comprising a cap connected with the shoulder and covering the module. 11. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the valve portion includes a central point with cross sections on either side of the central point being mirror images. 12. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the means for longitudinally moving the valve portion within the valve body include a motor and an offset cam. 13. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the module further includes an eccentric cam body connected with the motor. 14. The implantable infusion pump system according to claim 1, wherein longitudinal movement of the valve portion within the valve body is generally transverse to the flow of a fluid from the active substance chamber through the valve body. 15. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the first and second pressure sensors are disposed within seats formed in a solid material portion of the module. 16. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 15, wherein the solid material portion is constructed of PEEK. 17. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the module further includes a processor chip capable of processing pressure information from the first and second pressure sensors. 18. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 17, wherein the module further includes an electronic circuit board, the processor chip being mounted on the electronic circuit board. 19. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 18, wherein the module further includes a power source. 20. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 19, wherein the power source comprises at least one battery. 21. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 17, further comprising an antenna for receiving information representative of a desired flow rate from an outside source. 22. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 21, wherein the outside source is a handheld device. 23. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 21, wherein the outside source is a network. 24. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 1, wherein the module is attached to the upper surface of the housing by a fastening means. 25. An implantable infusion pump for dispensing an active substance at varying flow rates to a patient comprising: a pump housing defining an active substance chamber, a propellant chamber separated from the active substance chamber by a first flexible membrane, and a catheter in fluid communication with the active substance chamber; anda module contacting and in fluid communication with the pump housing, the module including:a fixed flow resistor in fluid communication with the active substance chamber;a first pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of the active substance prior to entering the fixed flow resistor;a second pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of the active substance subsequent to exiting the fixed flow resistor; anda valve portion having a longitudinally varying cross section along its length disposed within a valve body; and a motor for longitudinally moving the valve portion within the valve body,wherein during operation of the pump, a fluid dispelled from the active substance chamber by a force from the propellant chamber passes into the module, through the fixed flow resistor, through the valve body, into the pump housing and through the catheter. 26. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, wherein the pump housing further includes an outlet in fluid communication with the active substance chamber and having the catheter attached thereto. 27. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, wherein the fixed flow restrictor includes a capillary. 28. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, further comprising a cap covering the module. 29. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, wherein the valve portion includes a central point with cross sections on either side of the central point being mirror images. 30. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, wherein the means for longitudinally moving the valve portion within the valve body include a motor and an offset cam. 31. The implantable infusion pump system according to claim 25, wherein longitudinal movement of the valve portion within the valve body is generally transverse to the flow of a fluid from the active substance chamber through the valve body. 32. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, further comprising a processor chip capable of processing pressure information from the first and second pressure sensors. 33. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 32, wherein the module further includes an electronic circuit board, the processor chip being mounted on the electronic circuit board. 34. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, further comprising a power source. 35. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 34, wherein the power source comprises at least one battery. 36. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 25, further comprising an antenna for receiving information representative of a desired flow rate from an outside source. 37. An implantable infusion pump for dispensing an active substance at varying flow rates to a patient comprising: a pump housing having upper and lower portions, an active substance chamber, a propellant chamber defined by first and second flexible membranes captured between the upper and lower portions, an outlet duct having a catheter attached thereto, an exit opening in fluid communication with the active substance chamber and an entrance opening in fluid communication with the outlet duct;a module attached to the pump housing, the module including a bottom surface contacting the upper surface of the pump housing, an entry formed in the bottom surface in fluid communication with the exit opening of the housing, an exit in fluid communication with the entrance opening of the housing, a valve portion having a longitudinally varying cross section along its length disposed within a valve body, means for longitudinally moving the valve portion within the valve body, a first pressure sensor for sensing the pressure of the active substance in the active substance chamber, and a second pressure sensor for sensing the pressure downstream of the first pressure sensor; anda cap connected with the pump housing and covering the module,wherein during operation of the pump system, a fluid dispelled from the active substance chamber by a force from the propellant chamber passes through the exit opening of the housing, through the entry of the module, through the valve body of the module, through the exit of the module, through the entrance opening of the housing, through the outlet duct, and through the catheter. 38. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 37, further comprising a fixed flow resistor. 39. The implantable infusion pump according to claim 38, wherein the fixed flow restrictor includes a capillary.
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