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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2024
Filed:
Sep. 03, 2020
Boston Scientific Scimed Inc, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Paul F. Chouinard, Maple Grove, MN (US);
Thomas P. Jancaric, Maple Grove, MN (US);
David B. Robinson, Independence, MN (US);
Gerasimos Rigalos, County Galway, IE;
James Tormey, Oranmore, IE;
Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc., Maple Grove, MN (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a circulatory support device with an integrated cannula. In an exemplary embodiment, an apparatus for attachment to a cardiac pump, comprises an adaptor. The adaptor comprises an annular cross section configured to receive the cardiac pump. The annular cross section is secured to the cardiac pump. The adaptor also comprises a plurality of channels arranged around the adapter and a cannula comprising a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion comprising a braided mesh extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The proximal portion has a proximal end comprising a plurality of elements arranged through the channels and the distal portion comprises a plurality of wires and a tip element. The plurality of wires extend in a distal direction from the braided mesh to the tip element and are secured to the tip element. And, a coating covers at least a portion of the braided mesh.