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Patent Inventor Names
Richard Andrew Sofranko0
Steve Andrew Kolenik0
Carl Michael Parisi0
Christopher David Capone0
Daniel Richard Moore0
Edward Karl Prem0
Marlin Stephen Heilman0
Date of Patent
August 21, 2007
Patent Application Number
10636431
Date Filed
August 7, 2003
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Patent abstract
An inflow conduit of a ventricular assist device configured to prevent formation of recirculation and stagnation zones as well as collapse due to external forces or pump induced suction can be rigid and have a funnel like shape with an elbow to accommodate a patient anatomy. Stiffening elements and pressure sensing devices can also be provided associated with the inflow conduit.
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