Systems for implanting and using a conduit within a tissue wall
AssigneesEmory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
InventorsJorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani
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AssigneesEmory University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
InventorsJorge H. Jimenez, Ajit P. Yoganathan, Seth West, Vinod Thourani
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Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen, an inner lumen, and an attaching device. In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.
A device for attaching to a tissue wall having a first surface and a second surface, the device comprising:
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