Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Arterial prosthesis – With means to attach graft to natural blood vessel
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-02
2008-09-09
Gherbi, Suzette J (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Arterial prosthesis
With means to attach graft to natural blood vessel
C623S903000, C606S153000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07422602
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for making an anastomotic connection between first and second tubular fluid conduits are provided. For example, a connector may be configured for attachment to the first and second tubular fluid conduits and have an interior thereof substantially accessible to the interior of the first tubular fluid conduit. The connector may be configured for annular enlargement. An expandable structure is provided having a first portion configured to annularly enlarge the connector by engaging the interior of the connector. A second portion may be configured to extend through an opening in the medial portion of the first tubular fluid conduit.
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Berg Todd A
Grudem Jerry
Swanson William J
Gherbi Suzette J
Ropes & Gray LLP
St. Jude Medical ATG Inc.
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