Conduit device and system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8430836
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12901810

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Various embodiments of the present invention provide a conduit device including an attaching device configured for defining a helical pathway through a tissue wall and complementary ring in cooperation for securing the device within an aperture defined in the tissue wall. Some embodiments of the present invention further provide a system for implanting a conduit device in a tissue wall. More specifically, some embodiments provide a system including a coring device for defining an aperture in a tissue by removing and retaining a tissue core and securely implanting a conduit device therein so as to provide fluid communication between a first and second surface of the tissue wall via the conduit device.

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GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION400 10TH STREET N W ATLANTA GA 30332 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jimenez, Jorge Hernan Atlanta, US 17 1153
Vassiliades, Thomas A Atlanta, US 9 288
Yoganathan, Ajit Tucker, US 16 285

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