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Apparatus and methods for anastomosis

US6695859B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2000
Grant dateFeb 24, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/320064
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for performing an anastomosis. More particularly, the apparatus may be used to perform a single or multiple anastomosis with the ability of maintaining fluid flow (e.g., blood) through the anastomosis vessel according to one aspect of the invention.

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