Surgery – Blood vessel or graft preparation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-27
2006-06-27
Lacyk, John P. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Blood vessel or graft preparation
C606S159000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07066875
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for removing a generally cylindrical tissue structure such as a blood vessel from the body of a human or animal. The device includes a body portion having distal and proximal ends with at least one lumen extending longitudinally through the body portion. The lumen is sized to accommodate the vessel and at least one tool used in removing the vessel. Means is provided for isolating the vessel from the tools used in the removal procedure.
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Fiegel Vance D.
Knighton David R.
Cardio Thoracic Systems, Inc.
Cumberbatch Guy L.
Lacyk John P.
Smith Albert C.
Vinitskaya Lena I.
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