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Compositions and methods for joining non-conjoined lumens

US8563037B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

TauTona Group LP · US

Inventors

C. Travis Rappleye · San Jose, US
Joseph Rimsa · Palo Alto, US
Drew A. Hoffmann · Portola Valley, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 6, 2009
Grant date	Oct 22, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 5, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L24/046
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for joining together non-conjoined lumens in a patient's body including vascular lumens. More particularly, in various aspects, this invention provides compositions, methods, and kits for joining such non-conjoined lumens, including small lumens typically requiring microsurgical technique.

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