Endovascular stapler
US7399310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An endovascular stapler for securing an endograft to a vessel is disclosed. The stapler includes a staple housing adapted for storing at least one staple therein. The staple housing having an exit area for discharge of the at least one staple therethrough. The stapler also includes an actuating assembly adapted for discharging the at least one staple through the exit area and a displacement mechanism in operative association with the staple housing near the exit area. The displacement member is operative for pushing the exit area against the endograft when discharging the at least one staple therethrough. The displacement mechanism may comprise a balloon adapted to be inflated and deflated positioned near the exit area. The unbent staples may be shaped as elongate W shapes, or may alternatively be straight wire segments. The staples may be bent upon discharge.
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