Anastomotic connector devices
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1. An anastomotic coupling device comprising an anastomotic coupling device and an anti-scarring agent, wherein the agent is releasable from the device at a therapeutically effective concentration that inhibits stenosis.
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Abstract
Anastomotic connector devices are provided which release a therapeutic agent. The therapeutic agent may be an anti-scarring agent that inhibits stenosis caused by the presence of the anastomotic connector device.
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- 1. An anastomotic coupling device comprising an anastomotic coupling device and an anti-scarring agent, wherein the agent is releasable from the device at a therapeutically effective concentration that inhibits stenosis.
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105. A method for inhibiting scarring comprising placing an anastomotic coupling device into an animal host, wherein the anastomotic coupling device releases an anti-scarring agent or an agent that inhibits stenosis.
- 114. An anastomotic staple device which is adapted to release an anti-scarring agent.
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115. An anastomotic clip device which is adapted to release an anti-scarring agent.
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116. A suture device which is adapted to release an anti-scarring agent.
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