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Self-assembling magnetic anastomosis device having an exoskeleton

  • US 9,763,664 B2
  • Filed: 10/24/2014
  • Issued: 09/19/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/05/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An implantable device comprising:

  • a plurality of magnetic segments; and

    an exoskeleton that covers a portion of an exterior of at least one of the magnetic segments,wherein the exoskeleton comprises a shape memory material and is adapted to direct the magnetic segments to self-assemble into a geometric shape based, at least in part, on one or more shape settings of the exoskeleton.

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