| 20080306328 | DUCT FOR VENTRICULAR-ASSISTANCE DEVICE - A duct for carrying blood for ventricular-assistance devices (VADs) has a tubular body and an end having associated thereto a valve for enabling the flow of blood unidirectionally in the duct. The valve has an annular reinforcement, and the end of the duct is provided with a slot for receiving the annular reinforcement of the valve with the reinforcement in a retracted position in said slot. The aforesaid end and the aforesaid tubular body of the duct are provided with a continuous coating of haemocompatible material, such as a polyurethane. | 12-11-2008 |
