Patent · US Expired

Implant passageway

US5098398A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1988
Grant dateMar 24, 1992
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S128/26
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Implant passageway for connection of body cavities or body vessels to a device, container or the like externally of the body. It comprises an element (11) which consists of a biocompatible material or has a biocompatible outside layer. This element forms a socket (13) with a through passage (14) and on the outside of the curved surface thereof inwardly of an end portion (15) having a smooth outside surface, forms radial flanges (16) mutually spaced axially and defining between radial surfaces thereof peripheral grooves for growth of surrounding tissue thereinto.

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