Ventricular cuff
US9144637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M60/863
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one general aspect, an implant includes a cuff defining an opening configured to receive a cannula coupled to a heart pump. The implant includes a coupling mechanism having a first position and a second position, the cuff being uncoupled from the cannula in the first position and the coupling mechanism coupling the cuff to the cannula in the second position. The implant includes a locking mechanism configured to secure the coupling mechanism in the second position, and the locking mechanism is configured to be moved to a locked position after the coupling mechanism is in the second position.
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