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System for deploying an anastomosis device and method of performing anastomosis

US6471713B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2000
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2/064
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A deployment system for forming an incision in a target vessel, for placement of an anastomosis device and for deployment of an anastomosis device having an inner flange formed by radial expansion of the device and an outer flange formed by axial compression of the device.

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