Patent ID: 6019788
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A junction device having an interior and adapted for implantation within a blood vessel to direct blood flow between two streams of blood, the device comprisinga connector having at least three legs, the connector being adapted to merge blood flow into, or separate blood flow from, a continuous blood vessel;wherein the first and second legs are adapted to be inserted into the continuous blood vessel in a contracted state and then be enlarged in place to form a tight fit within the continuous blood vessel so as to direct blood flow through the interior of the junction device; andwherein the third leg is adapted to exit the continuous blood vessel through an opening formed in the blood vessel to connect a second stream of blood into or from the continuous blood vessel; andmeans surrounding the third leg to permit the opening in the blood vessel to be sealed around the third leg without requiring formation of punctures through the junction device into the interior.