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Ventricular cuff

  • US 9,144,637 B2
  • Filed: 03/02/2012
  • Issued: 09/29/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of attaching a ventricular assist device to a patient, comprising:

  • attaching a cuff having a groove to a heart, the cuff defining an opening;

    inserting a cannula through the opening of the cuff to a predetermined position relative to the cuff; and

    moving a clip in a transverse linear motion relative to the cuff into engagement with the groove to restrain the cannula in the predetermined position relative to the cuff.

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