Medical device and corresponding method of use for arteriovenous fistula creation
US10314591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1139
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-part medical implant device assembly for use in the surgical creation of an arteriovenous fistula is described herein, the implant device having an arterial section with an arterial lumen provided therein, a venous section with a venous lumen provided therein, and a connector section with a connecting lumen provided, the connector section serving to provide a fluid pathway from the arterial section to the venous section. The device may be formed of a top and a bottom portion, where the two-part assembly may facilitate surgical implantation.
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