Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-18
2010-02-16
Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C227S175100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07662162
ABSTRACT:
A minimally-invasive coronary artery bypass graft procedure may be performed with a splittable proximal anastomosis tool. A distal anastomosis tool may be used as well, where that distal anastomosis tool may include a staple holder having two spaced-apart arms, staples detachably held by the staple holder, and an anvil connected to the staple holder.
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Bender Theodore M.
Chamness Scott O.
Donohoe Brendan M.
Hausen Bernard A.
Nielsen James T.
Cardica, Inc.
Schar Brian A.
Woo Julian W
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