Anastomosis systems
US6648901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/91
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An end-side anastomosis system including a fitting comprising: a base for attachment to a graft, said base be configured to form a seal with an opening in a host vessel wall; a leading petal having a cross-section with a radius of curvature approximating a radius of curvature of the host vessel, said leading petal being configured to dilate the host vessel wall opening while advancing said fitting through the opening; and a rear petal, said rear petal being deflectable to be advanced through the host vessel opening.
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