Method and device for anastomoses
US7588565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/00619
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein is a device for use in an anastomosis of tissue(s) comprising a biocompatible material and a means of applying radiofrequency energy or electrical energy to generate heat within said biocompatible material. The device also may be used to bond or fuse at two materials where at least one of the material is a tissue. Also provided are methods to anastomose tissue or to bond or to fuse these materials using these devices.
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