Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall
AssigneeAPK Advanced Medical Technologies, Inc.
InventorsJorge Hernan Jimenez, Dustin Seth West, James L. Greene
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall to establish, maintain, control, and close a fluid communication between opposing surfaces of the tissue wall. The connector may include an anchoring device, a port, and a coupler device. The anchoring device may be configured for advancing at least partially through the tissue wall. The port may be positioned about a proximal end of the anchoring device, and the port may define an aperture therethrough. The coupler device may be positioned about a proximal end of the port, and the coupler device may be configured for coupling to a medical device.
Claims19
A connector for implanting in a tissue wall, the connector comprising:
- an anchoring device configured for advancing at least partially through the tissue wall, wherein the anchoring device comprises a sharpened tip configured for piercing the tissue wall;
- a port attached to the anchoring device and positioned about a proximal end of the anchoring device, wherein the port defines an aperture therethrough;
- a cannula configured for positioning at least partially through the aperture of the port and engaging the port, wherein the cannula defines an aperture therethrough;
- a hemostasis valve positioned within the aperture of the cannula and configured for closing a fluid communication therethrough, wherein the hemostasis valve is positioned at least partially within the aperture of the port when the cannula and the port are engaged;
- a coupler device positioned about the port, wherein the coupler device is configured for coupling to a medical device;
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- wherein the coupler device comprises a deflection arm configured for deflecting inward into an aperture of the coupler device and retaining the medical device.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.