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Magnetic anastomosis device having improved delivery

  • US 8,118,821 B2
  • Filed: 10/08/2008
  • Issued: 02/21/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A magnet assembly for a magnetic anastamosis device used for forming an anastamosis between two bodily walls, the magnet assembly comprising:

  • an elongated hub having a proximal end and a distal end, the elongated hub being tubular and defining an inner passageway sized to receive a wire guide; and

    a plurality of magnetic members disposed over the elongated hub;

    the magnet assembly operable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration, the elongated hub extending generally linearly in the delivery configuration, the elongated hub forming an annular shape in the deployed configuration where the proximal end and the distal end of the elongated hub are adjacent to each other.

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