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Tool for performing end-to-end anastomosis

  • US 6,905,504 B1
  • Filed: 02/26/2002
  • Issued: 06/14/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/26/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tool for performing end-to-end anastomosis between a first tissue structure and a second tissue structure each having at least two flaps at one end, comprising:

  • a first clip configured to hold at least one flap of the first tissue structure, wherein said first clip is movable between an opened position and a closed position in which said first clip compresses the flap, a second clip configured to hold at least one flap of the second tissue structure, wherein said second clip is movable between an opened position and a closed position in which said second clip compresses the flap, wherein said clips are movable from a first position spaced apart from one another to a second position closer to one another in which each flap held by said first clip abuts a corresponding flap held by said second clip; and

    at least one connector deployer oriented to deploy at least one connector completely through at least one of two abutting flaps.

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