| abstract |
The present invention concerns a spinal fluid driven artificial organ device and methods for its use. The device 10 has a tripartite chamber with three sections. A micropore filter B separates chamber section 1 from chamber section 2 and a micropore filter C separates chamber section 2 from chamber section 3. CSF enters chamber section 1 via an inlet tube T1 and an one way value V1. Micropore filter B allows entry of CSF into chamber section 2 but does not allow exit of any cells from chamber section 2 into chamber section 1. Micropore filter C allows free passage of CSF from chamber section 2 into chamber section 3 and prevents any cells in chamber section 2 from entering chamber section 3. The CSF flow exits chamber section 3 via an one way valve V2 and all outlet tube T2. The outlet tube T2 delivers the CSF to the desired location. |