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Connector

US10064625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MEDICAL CONNECTION TECHNOLOGY—MEDICONNTECH—M.C.T. LTD · IL

Inventors

Shay Kahana · Tveria, IL
Zvi Nitzan · Netanya, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 6, 2014
Grant date	Sep 4, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 19, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/1135
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for connecting at least one biological structure, the device including a tubular member, a first opening at one end of the member, a second opening at a second opposing end of the member and a central cavity within the member for accommodating the at least one biological structure. The member includes a plurality of interwoven lengths configured for reversible radial enlargement of the member when the extremities are pushed inwards and reversible radial contraction of the member when the extremities are pulled outwards. The present invention further provides methods of connecting one or more biological structures.

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