Surgical system for the percutaneous creation of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF)
US10517637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0166
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This document relates to the apparatus and methods used in the minimally invasive creation of arteriovenous fistula (AVF). In particular, the invention relates to the creation of an AVF using catheters and an alignment methodology that is based upon detection of asymmetric electric fields. The invention finds particular application in vascular access (VA) in the hemodialysis (HD) population.
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