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DE102004014337A1 - Device for connecting a device for biventricular support of a heart - Google Patents
Device for connecting a device for biventricular support of a heart
DE102004014337A1
DE102004014337A1 DE102004014337A DE102004014337A DE102004014337A1 DE 102004014337 A1 DE102004014337 A1 DE 102004014337A1 DE 102004014337 A DE102004014337 A DE 102004014337A DE 102004014337 A DE102004014337 A DE 102004014337A DE 102004014337 A1 DE102004014337 A1 DE 102004014337A1
DE102004014337A
DE102004014337B4 (en
Wolfgang Dr. Schiller
Thomas Dipl.-Ing. Schmid
2004-03-22 Application filed by Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt eV filed Critical Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt eV
2004-03-22 Priority to DE102004014337A priority Critical patent/DE102004014337B4/en
2005-10-27 Publication of DE102004014337A1 publication Critical patent/DE102004014337A1/en
2012-03-15 Publication of DE102004014337B4 publication Critical patent/DE102004014337B4/en
For connecting a device for biventricular support of the heart with a two-chamber pumping device and with an electrically driven compression device provided between the two chambers (12, 15) of the two-chamber pumping device is a single or multi-part, partially flexible adapter (20) with two from each other separated passageways (21, 22, 34, 35) on the one hand in an opening (4a) in the lower region of the Herzkammerscheidewand (4) and on the other hand in an opening (2a) in / at the apex (Apex) of the left Herzventrikels (2) in that the one passage channel (22; 35) reaching into the left ventricle (2) directly or by means of a first tube (11) to the inlet (12a) of one of the (12) chambers and the other into the right ventricle of the heart (3) reaching passage (21; 34) is connected directly or by means of a second hose (14) to the inlet (15a) of the other chamber (15).
The invention relates to a device for connecting a device for biventricular support of a heart with a two-chamber pumping device, the chambers each having an inlet and an outlet with there provided heart valve prostheses, wherein the outlet of the one chamber with the aorta and the outlet of the other chamber the pulmonary artery are connected, and provided with an electrically driven compression device between the two chambers. Out DE 38 25 086 C2 is one known for biventricular assisting a heart.
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in western industrial nations. in this connection presented in Germany the chronic ischemic heart disease, the acute myocardial infarction and heart failure are the three most common Of a total of 2.7 million due to cardiovascular disease inpatient treated Patients died about 15%.
implantable mechanical circulatory support systems (VAD = ventricular assist device) have been clinical for about 15 years used. This form of therapy can also be used as a bridge to Transplant (bridge to transplant) serve if no donor organ available or the patient is already in a health condition so critical condition that he has the acute burden of heart transplantation and the initially associated high-dose immunosuppressive Therapy with high probability would not survive. Such patients can then after several months of stabilization by a VAD and after improvement of the previously affected by acute and chronic low blood flow Organ functions- with a higher Success rate of ganfunktionen- with a higher success rate of transplantation supplied become.
newer Studies show that under this therapy cardiac function as far as can mend that an explantation of the system without subsequent Heart transplant possible is (bridge to recovery). Through increased reliability of support systems should these in the future in the body can remain and thus provide an alternative to heart transplantation (ATT, Alternative to transplant).
by virtue of the donor shortage and the organ allocation after waiting time it comes for early and partly premature registration for transplantation, leading to suboptimal organ allocation. Through nationwide Use of suitable cardiac support systems could available Donor organs are optimally allocated as a waiting time calculation eliminated and the result of heart transplantation at rest Organ function after mechanical circulatory support could be improved.
There fully implantable biventricular support systems not yet available have so far been able to support a right heart insufficiency only extracorporeal systems are used. Left ventricular assist systems are usually built with a pumping chamber.
to Only complete artificial hearts, so-called TAH (Total Artificial Heart) available, to support both ventricles. But they are too big as a support system additionally to be implanted with. Rather, with this method, the native heart can be completely removed, thereby reducing the artificial System no "back up "is available. Also falls in this therapy the option BTR (Bridge to Recovery) away, because the heart was removed. In addition, experience shows that a transplant easier to perform is if the patient was provided with a support system, as if an artificial one Heart (TAH) was implanted.
Problematic is at biventricular support the connection to the right ventricle, since these only with thin muscle tissue Is provided. The previously realized connection is via anastomosis of the right atrium. Since the tissue is also relatively thin here, Bleeding complications can occur if the suture breaks. moreover There is a risk that the forecourt will collapse if through a support system Blood is sucked.
task The invention is a device for connecting a Device for biventricular support a heart gently and permanently on the two Herzventrikeln to install.
According to the invention this is the task with a facility for biventricular support of the Herzes according to the preamble of claim 1 by the features in reached its characterizing part. Advantageous developments are the subject of dependent claims.
Since the right ventricle of the heart has to generate less pressure than the left ventricle, which has to pump the blood through the aorta into the whole body, the muscle tissue of the right ventricle of the heart is weaker than the ent speaking muscle tissue of the left ventricle.
Therefore, according to a first embodiment of the invention, a one- or multi-part, at least partially flexible adapter with two separate through channels is provided which on the one hand in an opening in the lower part of the Herzkammerscheidewand (septum) and on the other hand in an opening in / at the apex (Apex ) of the left ventricle of the heart, so that the one passage channel extending into the left ventricle of the heart is delivered directly to the inlet (or via a first tube). 12a ) one of a two-chamber pumping chamber and the other in the right Herzventrikel reaching passageway is connected directly or by means of a second tube to the inlet of the other chamber.
Any suitable dual-chamber assist system may be used in conjunction with the invention. Also suitable is the particularly small running, in DE 102 17 635 A1 described system for supporting the left ventricle usable. Modification of this system to be used as a biventricular assist system in the invention will be described below in detail.
According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the one-piece adapter ( 20 ) a flexible funnel-shaped, after insertion of the adapter into the opening of the heart septum on the right side of this adjoining section, then a after insertion of the adapter to the heart septum left tightly fitting, surrounding bead and a receiving portion with the two opening into the two heart ventricles passage channels on. In addition, a displaceable sleeve-shaped securing ring is provided outside of the left ventricle of the heart on the receiving portion.
The two passageways in the receiving portion of the adapter can each have an approximately semicircular cross-section exhibit. Furthermore, can according to the invention at least partially outside the one-piece adapter, in particular the funnel-shaped section, the circumferential bead and a part of the receiving portion with Covered fabric material be.
According to one another preferred embodiment a multi-part adapter has an insertion part with a funnel-shaped opening, a receiving part with a bead at one end and two in the on the left or right ventricle of the heart, to which directly or by means of hoses the respective inlet the chambers is connected. Furthermore, a displaceable on the receiving part, beaded fabric tape provided. In addition, also the funnel-shaped insertion part according to the invention have a circumferential covenant.
To the Fix the funnel-shaped insertion in the receiving part of the multi-part adapter can on both parts, preferably on the outside of the insertion a sawtooth profile be educated. Furthermore, can according to the invention both the insertion part as well as the receiving part outside be at least partially covered with fabric material.
If with a conventional one Suture stapler a flexible tube on the atria, for example the right one Atrial, to the or one of the heart chambers, arteries and others is clamped in suitable places to take blood, one becomes adapter execution according to the invention inserted into a flexible hose, allowing optimal flow conditions present and the vessel opening is stabilized by the adapter. This is depending on the version of the suture device the flexible hose clamped to the respective vessel and the ring knife of the suture device the required opening through the vessel wall, for example an opening through the vessel wall in the Heart top of the left ventricle or right atrium cut. The remaining, inward (into the lumen) protruding supernatant however, it does make a big difference Risk for the formation of Tromben, since the removed from the respective vessel Blood recirculated behind the bulbous supernatant or completely comes to a standstill, thereby increasing the risk of trombone formation consists.
Furthermore It should be noted that the flexible hoses provided for such connections in the generally unable to open in a strong muscle tissue, such as the tissue of the left ventricle, open to hold. To such a closure or at least narrowing the opening introduced into the vessel avoid is according to the invention a suitably rigid or at least partially rigid adapter introduced, on the one hand the opening in a desired one Size open held and thus stabilized and on the other hand ensures optimal flow is.
Such a rigid or at least partially stiff adapter introduced into the flexible hose has, according to an advantageous development of the invention, a section with a funnel-shaped opening, which merges into a circular-cylindrical hollow section. Furthermore, the adapter according to the invention is formed on the outside as a stepped circular cylinder, so that when inserting this adapter into a clamped with a vessel hose a inside the projecting step of the stepped circular cylinder sits snugly on the supernatant. In order to improve a connection between the projection and the step of the stepped circular cylinder, both can be glued together.
Around secure the adapter in the axial direction against slipping, can be outside, for example on the flexible hose and the inserted in this adapter a sleeve be pressed on. The sleeve However, it can also be mechanically applied to the inserted adapter in other ways be held or connected to this.
1 a schematic un-scale representation of a heart with a dashed line indicated device for connecting a biventricular support system;
2 a sectional view of a portion of the apex of the left ventricle and the lower part of the heart septum and the left ventricle of the heart;
3 a schematic representation of an off-scale of a one-piece adapter used both in the heart septum and in the apex of the left ventricle of the heart;
4 a schematic representation of an insertion for inserting an adapter in the heart septum in plan and a sectional view;
5 in plan view and front view of another embodiment of a one-piece adapter;
6 in a schematic scale representation, a multi-part adapter inserted into the cardiac septum and the apex of the left ventricle;
7 an insertion part of a multi-part adapter in side view and a sectional view;
8a and 8b an insertion aid for introducing an insertion part;
9 a schematic un-scale representation of a variant of an inserted insertion part;
10a and 10b Sectional views of an insertion aid for introducing a funnel-shaped insertion part into the cardiac septum;
11 one of the 1 corresponding schematic representation, not to scale, of a heart with implied devices for connecting a device for biventricular support of the heart;
12 and 13 Sectional views of introduced into a vessel wall adapters;
14a and 14b in schematic simplified representations the introduction of an adapter by means of an insertion aid;
14c a sectional view of an inserted adapter, and
15a and 15b the introduction of a variant of an adapter into a vessel opening by means of an insertion aid.
In 1 is in a highly schematized representation a in its entirety with 1 designated heart reproduced, which has a left atrium 19 , a left ventricle 2 as well as a right atrium 18 and a right ventricle 3 having. The left ventricle of the heart 2 is from the right ventricle of the heart 3 by a cardiac ventricular septum formed from strong myocardial tissue 4 separated.
Between the two atria 18 and 19 and the corresponding cardiac ventricles 3 and 2 are valve flaps in the form of the tricuspid valve 5 or the mitral valve 10 intended. Further, between the left ventricle 2 and the aorta 8th the aortic valve 7 and between the right ventricle 3 and the pulmonary artery leading to the lung 9 the pulmonary valve 6 shown schematically.
Below the heart 1 is a schematic representation of an in DE 102 17 635 A1 shown in detail two-chamber pumping device, of which in the drawing very simplified and schematized only the two chambers are indicated, namely a chamber 12 and a chamber disposed behind in the drawing 15 , The two chambers 12 and 15 each have inlets 12a respectively. 15a and outlets 12b respectively. 15b on.
In the area of the inlets and outlets, gray-backed heart valve prostheses are shown in the drawing 17 accommodated. At the outlets 12b and 15b the two chambers 12 and 15 are each ends 13a and 16a of hoses 13 or 16 attached. The other ends 13b and 16b the hoses 13 and 16 are with the aorta 8th or the pulmonary artery 9 firmly connected.
At the inlet openings 12a and 15a of the chambers 12 respectively. 15 are each ends 11a and 14a a first hose 11 or a second hose 14 attached. The other, unspecified ends of the two hoses 11 and 14 are with the corresponding ends of an in 1 indicated and framed by a dashed ellipse adapter 20 attached; These and other adapters are explained below with reference to drawings in detail.
Between the two chambers 12 and 15 the two-chamber pumping device is an in DE 102 17 635 A1 shown in detail and provided compression device, which is not shown in the schematic representation of the drawing. As already indicated above, this can be DE 102 17 635 A1 known system for supporting the left ventricle of the heart by modifications to a two-chamber pumping device for biventricular supporting a heart to be converted. Substantially omitted the Y-shaped adapter through which the inlets or the outlets of the two pumping chambers have been merged in the left ventricular assist system.
Moreover, the sear valve provided in the Y-shaped, outlet-side adapter is replaced by two conventional heart valve prostheses 17 located directly in the outlet areas of the two chambers 12 and 15 the two-chamber pumping device are housed. In the DE 102 17 635 A1 provided compression device can be taken substantially unchanged together with its associated drive unit and the other provided for the drive unit units.
In 2 are the schematic diagram of the lower part of the apex of the left ventricle of the heart in a schematic, non-sectional view 2 with an opening made there 2a , the lower part of the cardiac septum 4 with an opening provided in this 4a and a lower part of the right ventricle 3 shown.
In 3 is in a schematic scale representation a in its entirety with 20 designated one-piece adapter reproduced, which one in the opening 4a the septum 4 supported introductory section 23 with a funnel-shaped opening and subsequently a preferably curved in the front region receiving portion 25 having. In the adapter 20 are two separate passageways 21 and 22 formed, of which the passageway 21 in the right ventricle of the heart 3 starts and at the other end in the in 3 not shown in detail flexible hose 14 ( 1 ) ends while the second passageway 22 in the apex of the left ventricle of the heart 2 begins and in which also in 3 not shown flexible hose 11 ends. The two tubes 11 and 12 are, as in 1 indicated to the inlets 12a and 15a the two chambers 12 respectively. 15 the two-chamber pumping device connected. However, the one-piece adapter 20 also be designed so that the passageways directly to the mentioned inlets 12a and 15a can be connected.
As in 4 is shown, for applying the funnel-shaped insertion part 23 of the adapter 20 in the opening 4a the heart septum 4 an insertion aid in the form of a flexible circular cylindrical cap 27 placed on the funnel-shaped portion, whereby the funnel-shaped insertion section 23 as in 4 indicated, deformed. The cap 27 with the deformed funnel-shaped section 23 of the adapter is indicated by an arrow in 4 indicated direction through the opening 4a in the heart septum 4 pushed through until they are in the in 4 is reproduced position.
For example, by means of the relatively rigid wire 27 ' , which by stiffening ribs 27 '' strengthened bottom of the cap is movably held, the cap 27 from the deformed insertion section 23 pushed down, whereupon the flexible funnel-shaped insertion section 23 unfolded and due to its residual stress on the left side against the cardiac septum 4 expresses how in 3 indicated. This is a seal with respect to the opening 4a ensures and at the same time the adapter is fixed in the axial direction with respect to the heart septum. After a certain time, the introductory section grows 23 of the adapter with the tissue of the cardiac septum 4 , Because the insertion aid in the form of the cap 27 movable with the rigid wire 27 ' Connected, it can through the passageway 21 back from the right ventricle 3 be pulled out.
The outsides of the adapter 20 , in particular the funnel-shaped insertion section 23 , the surrounding bead 24 and a part of the outer surface of the receiving portion 25 may suitably be coated with fabric material. Those from the left ventricle of the heart 2 outwardly projecting ends of the one-piece adapter 20 should be bevelled, thereby ensuring a clean transition between the adapter 20 and the attached hoses 11 and 14 or the inlets 12a and 15b to accomplish. This avoids it being in the transition area between adapters 20 and hoses 11 . 14 or inlets 12a . 15a comes to deposits. The one-piece adapter 20 as well as in particular the flexible funnel-shaped section can from suitable plastics or from Made of metal, for example, Nitinol, a material that expands when heated.
As in 3 is shown outside a sliding circlip 26 fabric material provided by this is an adaptation to the different wall thicknesses at the apex of the left ventricle 2 possible. If, as in 2 hinted that out of the opening 2a outwardly projecting area is circular, the retaining ring 26 For example, be a sleeve covered with fabric material with internal thread on the adapter 20 is screwed from the outside.
As in 5 shown, the two passageways 21 ' and 22 ' be executed in a semi-circular cross section, wherein the transitions to the central web 28 rounded off, thereby preventing deposits in this area. In the 5 illustrated embodiment is also saving space and a seal in the opening 2a is easier to do.
In 6 is a multi-part, partly flexible, in its entirety 30 designated adapter shown. The adapter 30 has a flexible insertion part 31 with funnel-shaped opening, which, as in 8a and 8b indicated by an arrow, with the aid of an insertion aid in the form of a stepped cylindrical sleeve 39 in the direction of the arrow through the opening 4a in the heart septum 4 is insertable. If the insertion part 31 in the opening 4a is introduced, the insertion is 39 pulled out in the direction indicated by the arrows. Subsequently, a preferably curved in the front part receiving part 32 through the opening 2a in the apex of the left ventricle of the heart 2 introduced and on the in the left ventricle 3 protruding end of the insertion 3 pushed so far until formed on the receiving part bead 33 right side at the heart septum 4 is applied.
For fixing the receiving part 32 in the funnel-shaped insertion part 30 is on both parts, preferably on the outside of the receiving part 31 formed a sawtooth profile. In the recording part 32 again are two through-channels 34 respectively. 35 educated. The passageways 34 and 35 in turn, either by means of flexible hoses 11 and 14 or with appropriate dimensioning of the receiving part 32 also directly to the inlets 12a respectively. 15a of the chambers 14 and 15 be connected to the two-chamber pumping system. Through the two arrows in 6 the direction of the blood flowing from the respective heart ventricle is indicated.
In 7 is an introductory part 31 ' with a, as the sectional view AA can be seen, reproduced semicircular cross-section.
In 9 is a variant of a funnel-shaped insertion part 31 '' reproduced, which differs from the insertion part described above 31 ' differs in that in addition a circumferential collar 37 is provided, which, after the insertion 31 '' by means of the insertion aid 39 ' (please refer 10a and 10b ) through the opening 4a has been introduced, right side of the heart septum 4 is applied. The insertion aid 39 ' In construction and operation essentially corresponds to the basis of 4 described insertion guide 27 ,
In 11 is one of the 1 corresponding schematic representation not to scale of a heart with indicated, framed by dashed ellipses devices for connecting a device for biventricular support of the heart reproduced. The representation of the heart in 11 is different from the one in 1 essentially by having adapters 40 via flexible hoses 11 ' and 14 ' or directly to the inlets 12a and 15a the heart chambers 12 respectively. 15 are connected. Construction and introduction of the adapter 40 is determined in detail by 12 and 13 described, wherein the introduction of an adapter 40 in the opening 2a in the apex of the left ventricle is explained. In a similar way, also another adapter 40 into a corresponding opening in the right atrium 18 be introduced.
The adapter 40 consists of rigid material, such as metal and thus has a largely unchangeable shape; he is in the flexible hose 11 introduced or is already housed in this. Before inserting the adapter 40 is performed by means of a suture stapler, not shown, whose brackets are to be adapted to the heart tissue thickness, an end-to-side anastomosis, wherein the flexible tube 11 ' to the tissue in the apex of the left ventricle 2 what is clamped in 12 and 13 by staples introduced into the tissue 43 is indicated.
Depending on the suture stapler used, the tube 11 clamped to the tissue; then, with the ring knife of the Nahklammergeräts the opening, 2a into the tissue of the left ventricle 2 cut. A remaining supernatant protruding inward into the lumen 42 represents a great risk for the formation of Tromben. In the direction of the arrows in 12 and 13 flowing fluid would be behind the supernatant 42 There, the flow would completely recede or come to a standstill there, so that there is an increased risk of trombone formation.
For strong muscle tissue, such as the tissue of the left ventricle 2 It should be noted that the clamped flexible hose not easily able, the introduced opening 2a to keep it open. To prevent this, is in the hose 11 introduced adapters 40 designed as a rigid adapter, because through him on the one hand, the opening 2a to be stabilized and on the other hand, the adapter should ensure optimum flow.
For this reason, a one-piece rigid or at least partially stiff adapter 40 which interior has a section 45 having a funnel-shaped opening, which in a circular cylindrical hollow portion 46 passes. Outside is the adapter 40 as a stepped circular cylinder 41 educated. If such an adapter 40 not already in the flexible hose 11 ' integrated, it is inserted into the appropriate tube and so far towards the supernatant 42 of the already clamped hose, until a step 44 the stepped circular cylinder 41 of the adapter 40 tired on the supernatant 42 seated. To the connection of the inserted into the tissue opening adapter 40 can increase the level 44 of the adapter 40 with the supernatant 42 be glued.
In order to provide a fluidically advantageous and proper transition, the ends of the funnel-shaped portion 45 or the circular cylindrical section 46 be chamfered or rounded. To secure the adapter against slipping, it can be clamped from the outside onto the hose clamped to the fabric 11 a sleeve or a ring 47 pressed and possibly also with the tissue of the left Herzventrikels 2 be glued. Any other suitable connection between sleeve / ring 47 with the adapter 40 or the surrounding hose 2 is also possible. Likewise, the adapter 40 with the hose 11 be glued, on the other hand, on his supernatant 42 as already stated, can be glued to the fabric.
In 14a to 14c is shown as a flexible adapter 50 by means of an appropriately designed insertion aid, through which the adapter 50 is reduced accordingly during insertion, for example in the opening 2a in the apex of the left ventricle of the heart 2 can be introduced. Unlike the adapter 40 points the adapter 50 an annular approach 51 on, which after insertion of the adapter 50 inside the opening 2a surrounding tissue rests. Also, this adapter has an unspecified stepped circular cylinder whose stage 53 on the supernatant 52 tired.
Here is in 14a and 14b by inserting two arrows into the insertion aid 52 reduced housed adapters 50 indicated. By means of a device, not shown, the adapter 50 in the direction of the arrow from the insertion aid 52 pushed out, whereupon the covenant trained on it 51 unfolded and, inside, the opening 2a surrounding tissue ( 14c ). Subsequently, the insertion aid 52 withdrawn, leaving the rest of the adapter 50 for example in the flexible hose 11 can unfold accordingly and the stage 52 on the outside of the opening 2a rests against the tissue. Optionally, in this case, one of the sleeve or the ring 47 appropriate action is taken.
In 15a and 15b is another adapter 50 ' reproduced, which has a flexible section 54 having a funnel-shaped opening. After inserting the adapter 50 ' in the opening 2a will the cap 37 as though parallel to the wire 27 ' reproduced arrow is indicated pushed down from the flexible funnel-shaped portion and in the manner described above from the adapter 50 ' and the hose 11 withdrawn. In the inserted state then lies after the unfolding of the funnel-shaped section 54 ' this on the inside of the fabric as well as with the step 53 at the supernatant 42 of the hose 11 at.
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Device for connecting a device for biventricular support of the heart with a two-chamber pump device, whose chambers ( 12 ; 15 ) each have an inlet ( 12a ; 15a ) and an outlet ( 12b ; 15b ) with there provided heart valve prostheses ( 17 ), wherein the outlet ( 12b ) of a chamber ( 12 ) with the aorta ( 8th ) and the outlet ( 15b ) of the other chamber ( 15 ) with the pulmonary artery ( 9 ) and with one between the two chambers ( 12 . 15 ) provided electrically driven compression device, characterized in that a one- or multi-part, partially flexible adapter ( 20 ; 30 ) with two separate passageways ( 21 . 22; 34 . 35 ) on the one hand in an opening ( 4a ) in the lower part of the ventricular septum (septum 4 ) and on the other hand in an opening ( 2a ) in / at the apex of the left ventricle ( 2 ), so that the one in the left ventricle ( 2 ) reaching passageway ( 22 ; 35 ) directly or by means of a first tube ( 11 ) to the inlet ( 12a ) of a chamber ( 12 ) and the other into the right ventricle ( 3 ) reaching passageway ( 21 ; 34 ) directly or by means of a second hose ( 14 ) to the inlet ( 15a ) of the other chamber ( 15 ) connected.
Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the one-piece adapter ( 20 ) a flexible funnel-shaped, after insertion of the adapter in the opening ( 4a ) the cardiac septum ( 4 ) and on the right side of this ( 4 ) adjacent section ( 23 ), then one after insertion of the adapter to the cardiac septum ( 4 ) on the left tightly fitting, circumferential bead ( 24 ) and a receiving section ( 25 ) with the two ventricles in the left and right heart ( 2 ; 3 ) opening passageways ( 21 . 22 ), and that outside the left ventricle ( 2 ) on the receiving section ( 25 ) a displaceable sleeve-shaped retaining ring ( 26 ) is provided.
Apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the two passageways ( 21 ' . 22 ' ) in the receiving section ( 25 ) of the adapter ( 20 ' ) each have an approximately semicircular cross-section.
Device according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that at least partially outer sides of the one-piece adapter ( 20 ; 20 ' ), in particular the funnel-shaped section ( 23 ), of the circumferential bead ( 24 ) and a part of the receiving section ( 25 ) are coated with fabric material.
Device according to claim 1, characterized in that a multipart adapter ( 30 ) an insertion part ( 31 ) with a funnel-shaped opening, a receiving part ( 32 ) with a bead ( 33 ) at one end and with two in the left and right heart ventricles ( 2 ; 3 ) reaching passageways ( 34 . 35 ), to which directly or by means of hoses ( 11 . 14 ) the respective inlet ( 12a . 15a ) of the chambers ( 12 . 15 ) and that one on the receiving part ( 32 ) displaceable, beaded fabric tape ( 36 ) is provided.
Apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that the funnel-shaped insertion part ( 31 ' ) an encircling collar ( 37 ) Has.
Device according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that for fixing the funnel-shaped insertion part ( 30 ; 31 ' ) in the receiving part ( 32 ) of the multi-part adapter ( 30 ) on both parts, preferably on the outside of the receiving part ( 32 ) A sawtooth profile is formed.
Device according to one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that both the insertion part ( 31 ) as well as the receiving part ( 32 ) outside at least partially covered with fabric material.
Device according to claim 1, characterized in that, when clamping one to the inlet ( 12a ) of a chamber ( 12 ) to be connected hose ( 11 ) with the tissue around the opening ( 2a ) in the apex of the left ventricle ( 2 ) and / or one to the inlet ( 15a ) of the other chamber ( 15 ) to be connected hose ( 14 ) with the tissue around an opening in the right atrium ( 18 ) by means of a suture stapler at an end-to-side anatomosis - a supernatant ( 42 ) into the interior of the hose ( 11 ) protrudes, a one-piece rigid or at least partially stiff adapter ( 40 ; 50 ; 51 ' ), which inside of a funnel-shaped section ( 45 ) in a circular cylindrical, hollow section ( 46 ) and which outside as a stepped circular cylinder ( 41 ), each so far in the clamped hose ( 11 . 14 ) is introduced, that a stage ( 44 ) of the stepped circular cylinder ( 41 ) tired on the supernatant ( 42 ) is seated.
Device according to claim 9, characterized in that the stage ( 44 ) of the stepped circular cylinder ( 41 ) with the supernatant ( 42 ) is glued.
Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the circular cylindrical section ( 46 ) of the adapter ( 50 ' ) in an annular collar ( 51 ) passes over.
Apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the flexible hose ( 11 ; 14 ) and the adapter ( 50 ; 50 ' ) by means of pressed-on sleeve ( 47 ) are mechanically interconnected.
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