Shunt unit for diverting body fluids during operations comprises an elastic tubular body whose transverse dimensions decrease when it is being axially stretched

摘要

The shunt unit for implantation into a fluid conducting vessel or a tubular tissue structure includes an elastic tubular body (300) whose transverse dimensions decrease when it is being axially stretched. It also includes associated equipment (233, 340, 600) which faciliates introduction and positioning of the shunt in a vessel (230) or a tubular tissue structure.