Automated surgical connector

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2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Internal organ support or sling

C606S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931581

ABSTRACT:
Surgical tools for off-pump surgery are described herein. In an embodiment, a surgical connector for coupling an organ to a medical device comprises an inner body. The surgical connector further comprises an outer hollow body slidably disposed around said inner body. Moreover, the connector comprises a distal sealing member disposed around said inner body. The distal sealing member has a collapsed position and an expanded position. The distal sealing member is also capable of being locked in said expanded position. The surgical connector further comprises a proximal sealing member disposed around said outer hollow body, said proximal sealing member is proximal to said distal sealing member. The disclosed surgical connector employs a novel press-fit mechanism. The press-fit mechanism allows a surgeon to attach the connector to an organ without the use of sutures. The surgical connector also incorporates an expandable sealing member that can be locked into the expanded position.

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