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Blood vessel connectors and methods for blood vessel connection

US11259809B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

AMT MEDICAL B.V. · NL

Inventors

Cornelis Antonius Franciscus Tulleken · Uithoorn, NL
Jappe Onno Tunnis Noest · Uithoorn, NL
Hendricus J. Mansvelt Beck · Bilthoven, NL
Alexander Cornelis Elisabeth Van Thoor · Uithoorn, NL
David Stecher · Asbury Park, US
Glenn Bronkers · Uithoorn, NL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 6, 2018
Grant date	Mar 1, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 31, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/1139
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus comprising a clip which includes a first side including a first ring configured to pass over an end of a first vessel, the first ring configured to engage the first side with the first vessel, and a second side coupled to the first side, the second side including a second ring configured to pass over an end of a second vessel, the second ring being configured to engage the second side with the second vessel. The first and second sides, when in a closed position, are configured to maintain the first and second vessels in substantially end-to-end contact.

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