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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE PREVENTIVE CLEANING OF CEREBROSPINAL FLUID SHUNT SYSTEMS (FUSCLEAN)
EP20382831.4; PCT/EP2021/075911
The presented technology consists of an innovative method that merges three leading technologies in physics optical imaging, thermal imaging and focused ultrasound to prevent shunt obstructions in hydrocephalus patients, with potential therapeutic applications. The proposed solution will avoid the complications of shunt replacement procedures, presenting a cost effective solution based on commonly available technologies and components, with potential extension for the cleaning of other implanted devices for fluid drainage, medication delivery or pain control.
• Avoids doing an invasive shunt replacement intervention, reducing risks and costs for patients and healthcare systems. • Reduces time in shunt obstruction prevention and treatment, avoiding the need of all the preparatory procedures of the surgical operations. • Limits physical and psychological patients’ and professionals load reducing both time and intraoperative and postoperative inconveniences. • Relies on existing components and methods focused ultrasounds are currently used for diagnosis, and optical and thermal imaging have a wide array of medical applications. • Optimizes shunt systems usage, increasing its product life and usability. • Cost effective solution, as it reduces time, employs less resources and is easy to adapt to existing health infrastructures. • The procedure can be adapted to highly prevalent existing diseases in which catheters, drug release or pain control systems are being involved, which comprises a high number of disorders.