Anatomic fit of a percutaneous VAD for right heart support
US8992406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 25, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed including: a cannula having a shape closely matched to the anatomy of the right ventricle of the human heart, where the cannula has an outflow port configured to be located proximal the pulmonary artery and an inflow port located proximal the inferior vena cava. In some embodiments, the cannula is a close fit to the anatomy of at least 90%, 95%, or more of the population.
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