Single lumen anastomosis applier for self-deploying fastener
US7309341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0408
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool or applier facilitates laparoscopic or endoscopic implantation through a single bodily tissue lumen of an anastomotic ring device for forming a hollow rivet type of attachment between tissue lumens. In addition to forming a puncture between apposite tissue walls at the anastomosis site, the applier assists or wholly actuates the anastomotic ring device and is retracted to deploy the actuated ring device. Illumination incorporated into a distal portion of a cannula enables confirmation of deployment.
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