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Magnetic components for use in forming anastomoses, creating ports in vessels and closing openings in tissue

  • US 6,719,768 B1
  • Filed: 08/12/2000
  • Issued: 04/13/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A device for forming a magnetic port in a hollow body having a lumen, the device comprising:

  • a component capable of producing a magnetic field and having an opening configured to be placed in communication with the lumen of the hollow body; and

    a housing disposed on an exterior of the component, the housing providing a substantially sealed enclosure containing the component, the housing having a plurality of members cooperating to provide the sealed enclosure containing the component, wherein one housing member is a dish and another housing member is configured to close the dish and seal the component therein;

    wherein the housing is formed of a biocompatible material adapted to be implanted in a patient.

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