Connector for hollow anatomical structures and methods of use

Details Connector for hollow anatomical structures and methods of use Connector for hollow anatomical structures and methods of use

1997-05-19

2000-02-29

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606148, 606151, A61B 1703

Patent

active

060303921

ABSTRACT:
Connector and methods for attachment to hollow anatomical structures. The connector consists of an annular rigid body and multiple holding members affixed along its opening. The opening and the inner surface and of the annular body correspond respectively to the opening and the external surface of a hollow anatomical structure. The holding members are deformed by an applied force in a manner that the deformed holding members protrude into the opening of the hollow structure and press it towards the annular rigid body, thus attaching the connector to the hollow anatomical structure. Various embodiments of connectors and methods are provided for attaching the connectors to hollow anatomical structures with different external surfaces.

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