Cannula systems
US9283314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3425
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for coupling devices such as a ventricular assist device to vascular tissues, such as a heart. In one version, a method is provided for attaching a device to vascular tissue for fluid flow. The device includes a cannula coupled to a cuff, and the method includes coupling the cuff to the vascular tissue, penetrating the vascular tissue by inserting a penetration device through the cannula, and inserting a first end of the cannula through the cuff and into the vascular tissue.
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