Method and apparatus for tissue connection

Details Method and apparatus for tissue connection Method and apparatus for tissue connection

2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Gherbi, Suzette J-J (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Combined with surgical tool

C623S002360

Reexamination Certificate

active

07101395

ABSTRACT:
A tissue connecting device is provided. The device comprise an elongate delivery device having a lumen, a proximal end, and a distal end. The distal end is configured to engage tissue and advance said device into tissue. At least one anchor deliverable through a lumen of the elongate delivery device. The distal end of the device may be designed to engage tissue upon rotation of the device about its longitudinal axis.

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