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Patent Inventor Names
Charles R. Shambaugh, Jr.0
Date of Patent
May 17, 2011
Patent Application Number
12317393
Date Filed
December 22, 2008
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Patent abstract
A plug which may be positioned in place of a Ventricular Assist Device (“VAD”) within a VAD connector mounted to the heart. The VAD connector may have at least one VAD-engaging feature and may define an opening. The plug may have a body adapted to fill the opening of the VAD connector and may engage the VAD connector. The plug may be installed in place of a VAD when the heart heals, and then removed and replaced by a VAD if the patient's condition deteriorates.
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