Method and apparatus for sealing end-to-end anastomosis
US9597082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cuff is used to provide a form for curing fluid about the exterior of an end-to-end anastomosis site. The cuff includes a port through which fluid may be injected to reach an interior space defined between the exterior of tissue at the anastomosis site and the inner surface of the cuff. A circular stapler may be used as a mandrel for the cuff and fluid. Alternatively, inflatable balloons may be used as a mandrel. The curing fluid may comprise a mixture of fibrin and thrombin.
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