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CONDUIT DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTING A CONDUIT DEVICE IN A TISSUE WALL

  • US 20110028985A1
  • Filed: 10/11/2010
  • Published: 02/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall having a first surface and a second surface, the system comprising:

  • an attaching device configured for advancing at least partially through a tissue wall, disposing at least a portion of the attaching device substantially between the first surface and the second surface of the tissue wall; and

    an inner tube configured for extending at least partially through the tissue wall to establish fluid communication between the first and second surfaces of the tissue wall;

    wherein the attaching device is configured to compress at least a portion of the tissue wall radially towards an outer surface of the inner tube.

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