Seal Element for Anastomosis
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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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46 Claims
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1-31. -31. (canceled)
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32. An assembly for disposing a seal element between tissue lumens comprising:
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a circular surgical stapling device comprising an anvil assembly and a tubular body portion wherein the anvil assembly comprises an anvil member and a first shaft and the tubular body portion comprises a plurality of surgical staples in a circular configuration and a second shaft disposed inwardly of the surgical staples, the first shaft being attachable to the second shaft; and a seal element disposable between tissue lumens, the seal element comprising a first material and a second material wherein the first material promotes tissue ingrowth and the second material comprises a sealant, the first material being disposed inwardly of the second material, the second material engaging the exterior of the tissue lumens to provide a seal. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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