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Devices, systems, and methods for implanting and using a connector in a tissue wall

  • US 10,518,012 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2015
  • Issued: 12/31/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connector for implanting in a tissue wall, the connector comprising:

  • an anchoring device configured for advancing at least partially through the tissue wall, wherein the anchoring device comprises a sharpened tip configured for piercing the tissue wall;

    a port attached to the anchoring device and positioned about a proximal end of the anchoring device, wherein the port defines an aperture therethrough;

    a cannula configured for positioning at least partially through the aperture of the port and engaging the port, wherein the cannula defines an aperture therethrough;

    a hemostasis valve positioned within the aperture of the cannula and configured for closing a fluid communication therethrough, wherein the hemostasis valve is positioned at least partially within the aperture of the port when the cannula and the port are engaged;

    a coupler device positioned about the port, wherein the coupler device is configured for coupling to a medical device; and

    wherein the coupler device comprises a deflection arm configured for deflecting inward into an aperture of the coupler device and retaining the medical device.

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