Apparatus and method for performing aneurysm repair

Details Apparatus and method for performing aneurysm repair Apparatus and method for performing aneurysm repair

1996-04-22

1998-01-13

Schmidt, Jeffrey A.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606142, 606151, 227901, A61B 1700

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active

057073783

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method of treating an aneurysm by applying to an aneurysmal blood vessel a band around its exterior surface, at the position where the attachment system of the graft attaches the graft to the vessel. A strap gun device and a method for using a strap gun device permits a surgeon to secure the material band or strap around the blood vessel with the use of only a single hand.

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