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Seal element for anastomosis

US8372094B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2005
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/07214
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A seal element for sealing between tissue lumens includes a first material for allowing tissue ingrowth and a second sealant material.

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