Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same
US7204843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for anastomosis of first and second blood vessels includes a housing having distal and proximal ends, a handle and a disposable loading unit removably mounted to the distal end of the housing. The loading unit includes upper and lower fastener support members having a passage defined therethrough for receiving an end of the second blood vessel and configured to releasably support a plurality of surgical fasteners. The loading unit also includes a retractable anvil located at a distal end of the loading unit, the anvil being movable relative to the fastener support member in response to actuation of the handle to simultaneously deform the of surgical fasteners.
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