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Apparatus and method for magnetic alteration of anatomical features

  • US 8,142,454 B2
  • Filed: 08/11/2008
  • Issued: 03/27/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for auto-anastomosing a region of the body, comprising:

  • a. a first implant comprising;

    a body, a first magnet with a first magnetic polarity, a first through-hole, and a terminal annulus defining a convex mating surface, and wherein said convex mating surface has a first radius andb. a second implant comprising;

    a body, a second magnet with a second magnetic polarity opposite from said first magnetic polarity, a second through-hole, and a terminal annulus defining a concave mating surface, wherein said concave mating surface extends within the body of said second implant, and wherein said concave mating surface has a second radius, wherein said second radius is greater than said first radius, wherein while said convex mating surface faces said concave mating surface, a magnetic mating of said surfaces causes the terminal annulus of the first implant to extend within the body of the second implant and apply a non-uniform compressive force across two adjacent structures disposed in between said two mating surfaces, wherein said non-uniform compressive force is capable of forming an anastomosis between said two adjacent structures.

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