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Anchor device for vascular anastomosis

US10499920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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12Claims

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Assignee

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. · US

Inventors

John William Hall · North Salt Lake, US
Wayne Mower · Bountiful, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2017
Grant date	Dec 10, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2230/0039
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a medical anchor device and methods of use for providing an improved device for intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis. The anchor device includes a generally tubular graft having a flange disposed at one end thereof, where a portion of the graft extends through the flange. The flange includes a wire frame made of a resilient material and a thin membrane covering or overlaying the wire frame, where the wire frame is self-expanding when deployed within a lumen. The device may be deployed within the lumen at an anastomotic site without a need for sutures, staples, clips, or other mechanical attachment means that may cause further injury.

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