Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Gherbi, Suzette J-J (Department: 3738)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C623S001300
Reexamination Certificate
active
07018388
ABSTRACT:
Anastomotic stents for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel, and methods of use thereof. The anastomotic stents of the invention are suitable for use in a variety of anastomosis procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting. One embodiment of the invention comprises a large vessel anastomotic stent for use with large diameter target vessels such as the aorta or its major side branches. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a small vessel anastomotic stent for use on a target vessel which has a small diameter such as a coronary artery. Another aspect of the invention involves applicators for use with the stents of the invention.
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Hausen Bernard A.
Yencho Stephen A.
Cardica, Inc.
Gherbi Suzette J-J
Schar Brian A.
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