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Method and device for effecting anastomosis of hollow organ structures using adhesive and fasteners

US8834498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

Randal T. Byrum · South Lebanon, US
Robert P. Gill · Mason, US
William D. Kelly · Mason, US
Ronald J. Kolata · Raleigh, US
Mark S. Ortiz · Milford, US
Frederick E. Shelton, IV · Hillsboro, US
Douglas J. Turner · Cincinnati, US
James W. Voegele · Cincinnati, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 10, 2006
Grant date	Sep 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 22, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2/064
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and devices for accomplishing the successful anastomosis of two hollow organ structures are disclosed. The method includes bringing the structures together, applying at least one fastener to hold the structures together and form a connection site, and applying, as alternatives or in conjunction, an adhesive, a wrap and/or a buttress about the connection site. Various examples of fasteners, fastener appliers, adhesives, adhesive initiators and buttress rings also are disclosed.

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