Devices and methods for forming magnetic anastomoses between vessels
US8518062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F7/0242
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anastomosis device has first and second components which each having first and second parts. The first and second components are magnetically attracted to one another. The device forms a throughhole when in use. The first parts of the first and second components are positioned radially outward from the second parts relative to the longitudinal axis with the first parts of the first and second components contacting one another and being magnetically attracted to one another. The second parts of the first and second components also being magnetically attracted to one another and are separated by the vessel walls.
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