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Flow control method and device

  • US 20070055296A1
  • Filed: 10/26/2006
  • Published: 03/08/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/19/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for controlling flow in an AV graft or AV fistula used for vascular access for an extracorporeal circuit, said device comprising:

  • a) an actuator for applying partial constriction to a vessel, to provide a reduced flow through said AV graft or AV fistula, when flow through said extracorporeal circuit is to occur; and

    b) an adjuster for changing the degree of construction, to modify the flow through the AV graft or AV fistula, when flow through said extracorporeal circuit is to occur.

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