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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2005
Filed:
Aug. 27, 1999
Walid N Aboul-hosn, Sacramento, CA (US);
William R Kanz, Sacramento, CA (US);
Walid N Aboul-Hosn, Sacramento, CA (US);
William R Kanz, Sacramento, CA (US);
A-Med Systems, Inc., W. Sacramento, CA (US);
Abstract
This invention is a cannulation apparatus, and related methods for providing indirect access to a surgical site within a patient. The cannulation apparatus includes at least two fluid flow paths that are slidable coupled () () to one another, and selectively positional within the patient. The first, the second flow path s may be advanced through a single incision disposed remotely from the surgical field to first, and second predetermined locations within the patient. Exemplary sites for the incision include the groin region or in the neck region of the patient. The cannulation apparatus, and method of the present invention are particularly suited for use in providing cardiopulmonary support during cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The cannulation apparatus of the present invention also provides an entry site for one or more support devices used in the surgical procedure.