Anastomosis method utilizing tool with fluid-driven actuator
US8475474B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, each having a circumferential wall and a lumen therethrough, may include providing an anastomosis tool including a tissue effector and a fluid-driven actuator operationally connected to that tissue effector; connecting the fluid-driven actuator to an energy source; placing an end of the graft vessel in proximity to the side of the target vessel; and actuating the fluid-driven actuator to connect the end of the graft vessel to the side of the target vessel.
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