Method and apparatus for adjusting a length of the inflow conduit on a ventricular assist device
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1. An inflow conduit system comprising:
- an inflow conduit comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion extending therebetween;
an apical cuff assembly comprising a sleeve portion and a ring portion;
wherein when in use said apical cuff assembly is disposed over said inflow conduit such that a predetermined tip length of said body portion is defined between said distal end and said ring portion, said predetermined tip length being determinable based upon a position of said sleeve portion relative to said inflow conduit.
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An inflow conduit system including an inflow conduit having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion extending therebetween, and an apical cuff assembly having a sleeve portion and a ring portion. When in use, the apical cuff assembly is disposed over the inflow conduit such that a predetermined tip length of the body portion is defined between the distal end of the inflow conduit and the ring portion, the predetermined tip length being determinable based upon a position of the sleeve portion relative to the inflow conduit.
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1. An inflow conduit system comprising:
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an inflow conduit comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and a body portion extending therebetween;
an apical cuff assembly comprising a sleeve portion and a ring portion;
wherein when in use said apical cuff assembly is disposed over said inflow conduit such that a predetermined tip length of said body portion is defined between said distal end and said ring portion, said predetermined tip length being determinable based upon a position of said sleeve portion relative to said inflow conduit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for adjusting the tip length of an inflow conduit when inserted into the heart of a patient, said method comprising:
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positioning an apical cuff assembly over the inflow conduit to a desired position such that a predetermined tip length of the inflow conduit extends interior to the heart wall of the patient;
determining the predetermined tip length based upon the position of the apical cuff assembly relative to the inflow conduit;
wherein the predetermined tip length is adjustable by repositioning the apical cuff assembly relative to the inflow conduit. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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