Artificial muscles to control the flow in hollow organs

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 9712.2;4 PFLS-LS
• Titre du projet anglais: Artificial muscles to control the flow in hollow organs

Description succincte (Anglais)

Artificial muscles to control the flow in hollow organs

Description succincte (Français)

Artificial muscles to control the flow in hollow organs

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Anglais)

The aim of the present study is to develop a module based on artificial muscle technology (called ¿shutter¿) able to change its inner diameter upon request. The key component of the artificial muscle is the nitinol fiber. A microcomputer powered by a pace maker like battery handles nitinol activation. One or more shutters would be placed around hollow organs in order to control the flow of fluids inside said organs. Applications are to control the flow of an artero-venous fistula and replace urinary sphincters to treat severe incontinence..

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Français)

The aim of the present study is to develop a module based on artificial muscle technology (called ¿shutter¿) able to change its inner diameter upon request. The key component of the artificial muscle is the nitinol fiber. A microcomputer powered by a pace maker like battery handles nitinol activation. One or more shutters would be placed around hollow organs in order to control the flow of fluids inside said organs. Applications are to control the flow of an artero-venous fistula and replace urinary sphincters to treat severe incontinence..