EP3372171

• Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.since Aug 10, 2018; EPO record ends Apr 14, 2023

The present invention relates to a system to form a fluid pathway between a first luminal body and a second body comprising: a penetrating member; a central member forming a lumen and having distal and proximal end portions, a length, and a diameter; the distal end portion including a distal retention member and the proximal end portion including a proximal retention member, the distal and proximal retention members configured to move from a first configuration to a second configuration such that the length of the central member between the distal and proximal end portions decreases and the diameter of the central member increases, thereby presenting an anchor interface to appose the first luminal body and second body.