Methods and devices for traversing an anatomic wall
US9265525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/09183
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for traversing an anatomic wall. A system can include a port that mates with an anatomic wall and provides a lumen for the passage of a guide tube of a transluminal device. The port can inhibit the passage of biological materials through the anatomic wall. Further described herein are methods for implanting the port and/or for inserting the transluminal device into a body cavity.
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