Mechanisms and methods used in the anastomosis of biological conduits
First Claim
1. An anastomotic connector for biological conduits, said connector comprising a bio-compatible body having an inner surface contour for attaching an outer surface of a biological conduit therein.
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Abstract
An anastomotic connector for biological conduits comprises a bio-compatible body having an inner surface contour for attaching an outer surface of a biological conduit therein. In another aspect, the present invention is a method of extravascular anastomosis of at least one biological conduit. The method comprises attaching an exterior surface of the biological conduit to an inner surface of an anastomotic connector. In yet another aspect, the invention is a tool for anastomosis and connection of biological conduit(s). The tool comprises a shaft having a sharp tip for penetrating tissue of a biological conduit and an expanding portion for engaging the biological conduit.
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34 Claims
- 1. An anastomotic connector for biological conduits, said connector comprising a bio-compatible body having an inner surface contour for attaching an outer surface of a biological conduit therein.
- 18. A method of extravascular anastomosis of at least one biological conduit, said method comprising attaching an exterior surface of the biological conduit to an inner surface of an anastomotic connector.
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28. A tool for anastomosis and connection of biological conduit(s), said tool comprising:
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a shaft having a sharp tip for penetrating tissue of a biological conduit; and
an expanding portion for engaging the biological conduit. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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