VASCULAR ACCESS SYSTEM WITH CONNECTOR

摘要

A connector for fluidly coupling proximal and distal tubular segments of a fluid conduit is provided. In one embodiment, the connector can include a connector body having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen. The connector can also include a connecting device having an open configuration and a plurality of closed configurations. The connecting device can include first and second members configured to engage each other to secure the fluid conduit to the connector. The connecting device can also include a plurality of closed configurations for securing fluid conduits of different sizes.

主权项

1. A method for coupling tubular segments of a fluid conduit in a cardiovascular system, the method comprising:
providing a connector having an outer surface defining a first outer perimeter and an inner surface defining a lumen and a connecting device positioned between a proximal and distal end of the connector, the connecting device having a disengaged configuration and a plurality of engaged configurations for securing tubular segments of different thicknesses; engaging an end of a fluid conduit with the connector such that the lumen of the connector is in fluid communication with the lumen of a fluid conduit; and actuating the connecting device from the disengaged configuration to one of the engaged configurations such that the fluid conduit is compressed by the connecting device.