Methods and devices for occluding a patient's ascending aorta and delivering oxygenated blood to the patient
US6783511B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/127
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for delivering oxygenated blood and occluding the ascending aorta is provided. The device has a blood flow lumen with a movable portion. The movable portion is movable from a position contained within a body of the device to a position which extends outwardly from the device. The movable portion is made of a tube of flexible material and everts when moving to the extended position.
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