Systems and methods for selectively adjusting implantable shunting systems

Abstract

The present technology generally relates to implantable medical devices and, in particular, to systems and methods for selectively adjusting implantable shunting systems, including fully closing the shunting systems after implantation within a patient. For example, many embodiments of the present technology are directed to systems and method for plugging or sealing a lumen in an adjustable shunting element configured to fluidly couple a first body region and a second body region. At least some embodiments of the systems and methods for selectively closing interatrial shunting systems include closure devices configured to be removable, such that the closure device can be removably coupled to the implantable shunting system to at least partially or fully prevent fluid flow therethrough for a time, and can be removed from the implantable shunting system to allow fluid flow through the implantable shunting system to resume.

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