Shunt for redistributing atrial blood volume
US10925706B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shunt for regulating blood pressure between a patient's left atrium and right atrium comprises an anchor comprising a neck region, first and second end regions, and a conduit affixed with the anchor that formed of a biocompatible material that is resistant to transmural and translation tissue ingrowth and that reduces a risk of paradoxical embolism.
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