Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-06
2005-12-06
Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C606S151000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06972023
ABSTRACT:
Distal anastomosis devices and associated methodology are described herein. Connector and connector components as well as tools associated therewith are disclosed. The connectors are preferably adapted to produce an end-to-side anastomosis at a graft/coronary artery junction. A fitting alone, or a fitting in combination with a collar may be used as a connector. Each fitting may be deployed by deflecting its shape to provide clearance for a rear segment that rotates about adjoining hinge section(s) so to fit the connector within an aperture formed in a host vessel. Upon return to a substantially relaxed position, a rear segment anchors the fitting it in place. The distal fitting may include additional side features for interfacing with the host vessel/coronary artery. The collar may include features complimentary to those of a fitting and provisions for securing the graft vessel.
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Love Charles S.
Tilson Alexander Q.
Whayne James G.
Bozicevic Field & Francis LLP
Converge Medical Inc.
LaSalle Carol M.
Woo Julian W.
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