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Method and apparatus for performing end-to-end anastomoses

  • US 5,314,436 A
  • Filed: 10/30/1992
  • Issued: 05/24/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for use in performing an end-to-end anastomosis, comprising:

  • a stapling member insertable into a first end segment of a tubular organ;

    a plurality of staples arranged in a circular array in said stapling member;

    an anvil member insertable into a second end segment of said tubular organ, said stapling member being movably connected to and at least partially insertable into said anvil member to enable a clamping of said first and said second end segment to one another in juxtaposition to said circular array and between said stapling member and said anvil member; and

    staple ejection means in said stapling member for ejecting said staples in a substantially radial outward direction towards said anvil member and through said first and said second end segment, thereby stapling said first and said second end segment to one another along an annular locus.

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