Georgia Tech Research Corporation

Emory University

Seth West

Jorge Jimenez

Ajit P Yoganathan

Vinod Thourani

Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen, an inner lumen, and an attaching device. In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.

Systems for implanting and using a conduit within a tissue wall

Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit system including an outer lumen (), an inner lumen (), and an attaching device (). In other embodiments, a multiple access port device adapted for communication with at least one of an outer lumen, an inner lumen, or an attaching device of a conduit system is provided. In yet other embodiments, a system including an inner lumen that is collapsible is provided. Means for closing a conduit system are also provided, including a plug for insertion through an attaching device and a variable radius coiled member associated with an attaching device.

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Calhoun, GA, United States of America

Seth West