Devices and methods for use in performing transmyocardial...

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2006-11-21

2006-11-21

McDermott, Corrine (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

C600S016000, C623S023700

Reexamination Certificate

active

07137962

ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods utilized in performing transmyocardial coronary bypass include retractors used to engage and support myocardial tissue, and mechanisms for supporting coronary vessels so as to allow precise entry into a vessel lumen. In addition, various conduits are provided having a configuration that permits their positioning in a heart wall to place a coronary vessel in communication with a heart chamber.

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