Anastomosis sheath and method of use
US8491612B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/9534
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates a sheath that is affixed to a body lumen, proximal to an anastomosis site. The sheath includes a sleeve defining a passage. A grasping structure is positioned distally of the distal opening of the sheath to facilitate elongation of the sleeve from a first length to a second longer length. A method for using the sheath is also disclosed.
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