VAD connector plug

Details VAD connector plug VAD connector plug

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Manuel, George (Department: 3762)

Surgery

Cardiac augmentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07942805

ABSTRACT:
A plug which may be positioned in place of a Ventricular Assist Device (“VAD”) within a VAD connector mounted to the heart. The VAD connector may have at least one VAD-engaging feature and may define an opening. The plug may have a body adapted to fill the opening of the VAD connector and may engage the VAD connector. The plug may be installed in place of a VAD when the heart heals, and then removed and replaced by a VAD if the patient's condition deteriorates.

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