Patent ID: 8747344

Claim:
An arteriovenous shunt comprising: a. an arterial graft comprising a body, a lead end and a terminal end, wherein said lead end is operable for subcutaneous connection to an artery by anastomosis and has a first diameter; and b. a single lumen venous outflow catheter comprising an intake end and depositing end, wherein said depositing end is operable for insertion through a vein into the right atrium of the heart and has a second diameter different from said first diameter; and c. a cuff comprising an inlet and an outlet, wherein: i. said inlet is disposed about said terminal end of said subcutaneous graft; and ii. said outlet is disposed about said intake end of said venous outflow catheter; wherein the cuff provides a secure fit for said arterial graft first diameter and said venous outflow catheter second diameter.