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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2000
Filed:
Feb. 08, 1999
Katherine S Tweden, Mahtomedi, MN (US);
Guy P Vanney, Blaine, MN (US);
Thomas L Odland, Lino Lakes, MN (US);
HeartStent Corporation, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
The transmyocardial implant for establishing blood flow through the myocardium between a heart chamber and a lumen of a coronary vessel includes a hollow rigid conduit extending between the lumen and the heart chamber. The conduit includes a first portion for placement in the vessel. The first portion includes an attachment location spaced from an open end for securing a suture around the vessel overlying the first portion at the attachment location. The conduit is formed of a rigid material to resist deformation in response to contraction of the myocardium and the conduit is resistant to thrombus. A tissue growth-inducing material is secured to an exterior of the first portion at the attachment location.