Patent ID: 6635214
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: A61B,A61F,B29C,B29L

Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a conduit for use in placing a target vessel of a patient's vascular system in communication with a heart chamber containing blood, the method comprising:a. providing a biocompatible material suitable for use in delivering blood from one location to another location; b. molding the biocompatible material into a conduit comprising first and second portions that are disposed transverse to each other and have respective lumens in communication; c. wherein the molding step is performed so that the first conduit portion is configured to be placed in communication with the heart chamber containing blood and is substantially rigid to prevent the first portion collapsing during contraction of myocardial tissue; and d. wherein the molding step is performed so that the second conduit portion is configured to be placed in communication with the target vessel and is substantially resilient to allow the second conduit portion to be disposed within the target vessel lumen and substantially conform to the contour of the target vessel.