Anastomosis device having a deployable section
US7455677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/928
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anastomosis device includes a deployable section that may be connected to a discard section. The deployable section may be configured to expand in two substantially orthogonal directions during deployment. The deployable section may include a ring that includes one or more expandable elements.
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