| 摘要 |
<p>According to the invention, an inflow conduit assembly for conducting blood from a ventricle to a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) having an orifice surrounded by an orifice rim includes a rigid tube. The rigid tube includes an angled heart engaging end for insertion into a ventricle. The angled heart engaging end defines a long side for placement adjacent a heart septum. The angled heart engaging end has an outer surface defining at least one hole for draining blood from the ventricle. According to one aspect of the invention, the tube includes an orifice end for attachment to the VAD, and the inflow conduit assembly further includes a coupling for attaching the orifice end of the tube to the VAD. The coupling is movable between a rotatable position wherein the tube is rotatable relative to the VAD, and a locked position wherein the tube is immobile relative to the VAD.</p> |
