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Seal element for anastomosis

  • US 9,737,304 B2
  • Filed: 05/11/2015
  • Issued: 08/22/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A seal element for positioning between tubular sections of tissue to be joined, the seal element comprising:

  • a first material that promotes tissue ingrowth, the first material being selected from the group consisting of a foam, a mesh, a non-woven structure, a perforated sheet and combinations thereof; and

    a second material comprising a sealant at least partially surrounding the first material, the second material being compressible.

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