Flow divider with blood flow indicator

Abstract

The invention relates to a flow divider with a blood flow indicator. A device (20) for diverting blood (22), comprising: a flow indication chamber (24) shaped to define an inlet port (26) and an outlet port (28); and one or more movable objects (46) disposed within the flow indication chamber (24) and configured to move in response to the flow of blood (22) from the inlet port (26) to the outlet port (28). At least a portion of a wall (52) of the flow indication chamber (24) is transparent to expose the movable object (46) to a line of sight. Other embodiments are also described.

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