Method and apparatus for connecting and closing severed blood vessels
US5234448A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/848
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for closing or connecting blood vessels has a plurality of micro miniature barb which pierce the wall of the blood vessel and anchor the device in place. In one embodiment the fastener is comprised of a male member and a female member which are fastened to blood vessel segments with the micro miniature barbs. The male and female members are joined together by inserting the male member into the female member to form a permanent coupling. The device can also be used for opening a blood vessel which has been narrowed by disease or trauma.
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