Anastomosis devices
US9993251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable medical devices for connecting tissue layers, such as for connecting a gallbladder and a portion of a gastrointestinal tract to create an anastomosis, include a tubular structure having a plurality of apposition portions, a central region, and a covering material. The devices are endoscopically deployable and may include open cells or undulating edges that facilitate a secure connection between the tissue structures.
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