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Blood vessel transecting and anastomosis

US8328797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/32004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and device for cutting a blood vessel using a cutting tool from within the blood vessel. A first cut portion of the blood vessel is fused to a second blood vessel to provide a flow channel therebetween.

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