Patent · US Expired

Implant passageway

US5085646A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 27, 1990
Grant dateFeb 4, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 27, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2039/0261
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Implant passageway for connection of body cavities, vessels or other organs to a device, container, pump or the like externally of the body, forming a tunnel and/or canal network inwardly of a smooth end portion for fixation and integration of the implant in the surrounding tissue.

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