Device and method for holding a blood vessel

Details Device and method for holding a blood vessel Device and method for holding a blood vessel

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000, C606S150000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07001401

ABSTRACT:
A device for holding a blood vessel (and corresponding method of operation) includes a mandrel having a proximal end opposite a distal end. A tube houses a portion of the mandrel. A tip assembly, which is operably coupled to the distal end of the mandrel, comprises a sheath having a tapered portion and a cylindrical portion. The sheath is adapted to be inserted into a lumen of a blood vessel such that an end of the blood vessel is supported by the tapered portion. The elastic nature of the blood vessel holds the end of the blood vessel in place with respect to the tip assembly. The tapered portion includes an exterior surface with a plurality of needle-guide-grooves that extend along such exterior surface. A needle is driven through the blood vessel while being guided by a needle-guide groove such that the needle is driven through the blood vessel near the end of the blood vessel.

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