Seal element for anastomosis
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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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Abstract
A seal element for sealing between tissue lumens includes a first material for allowing tissue ingrowth and a second sealant material.
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1. A seal element for positioning between tubular sections of tissue to be joined, the seal element comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A seal element disposable between tissue lumens, the seal element being a disc comprising:
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an inner first material that is porous and promotes tissue ingrowth; an outer second material comprising a sealant at least partially surrounding the inner first material, the second material being poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate); and a center aperture.
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