Apparatus for performing anastomosis
US7217285B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/064
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel may include a connector holder having spaced-apart arms, and a member connected to the connector holder, where the member is insertable through an opening in a wall of the target vessel at least partially into the lumen of the target vessel. One or more connectors, such as staples, may be deployed from each arm to connect the graft vessel to the target vessel. One or more connectors may be deformable against the member.
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