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Vessel sealing devices

  • US 20050165427A1
  • Filed: 01/22/2004
  • Published: 07/28/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A device for creating an opening in a first blood vessel and for sealing the opening in the first blood vessel while an anastomosis is created between the first blood vessel and a second blood vessel, the device comprising:

  • a cutting mechanism for creating the opening in the first blood vessel, the cutting mechanism comprising at least one electrode;

    a seal for sealing the opening in the first blood vessel; and

    a tool body coupled to the cutting mechanism, the tool body comprising an inner lumen for delivering the seal through the tool body and into the opening in the first blood vessel.

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