Trocar for use in deploying an anastomosis device and method of performing anastomosis
US7468066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel may include a trocar that may create an opening in the target vessel. At least part of the trocar may be expandable to allow an anastomosis device to pass through the distal end thereof. The apparatus may include a holder configured to hold the anastomosis device, and place and deploy the anastomosis device in the opening created by the trocar.
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