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System for performing anastomosis

US7850703B2 · kind B2 · utility

304Cited by

186References

20Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Cardica, Inc. · US

Inventors

David L. Bombard · Edwards, US
Bryan D. Knodel · Cincinnati, US
Jaime Vargas · Palo Alto, US
Michael Hendricksen · Redwood City, US
Stephen A. Yencho · Menlo Park, US
James T. Nielsen · San Francisco, US
Bernard A. Hausen · Redwood City, US
Brendan M. Donohoe · Fairfax, US
Theodore M. Bender · San Anselmo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 23, 2004
Grant date	Dec 14, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 19, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/064
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An anastomosis system for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel includes spaced-apart arms, and an anvil connected to those arms, where that anvil has a blunt distal end. The anvil is insertable into the target vessel. One or more connectors, such as staples, may be deployed from each arm to connect the graft vessel to the target vessel.

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