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Self-assembling magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton

  • US 10,595,869 B2
  • Filed: 09/18/2017
  • Issued: 03/24/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable device comprising:

  • a plurality of magnetic segments; and

    an exoskeleton that covers exterior portions of the magnetic segments and couples the plurality of magnetic segments to one another,wherein the exoskeleton comprises a deformable material configured to return to a default shape from one or more deformed shapes, wherein, when in the default shape, the exoskeleton is adapted to position and maintain alignment of the plurality of magnetic segments relative to one another to thereby direct the plurality of magnetic segments to self-assemble into a geometric shape based, at least in part, on magnetic attractive forces between adjacent magnetic segments.

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