Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C623S001110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07083631
ABSTRACT:
A bypass graft incorporates fixation mechanisms at its opposite ends, for securing these ends to different locations along a blood vessel, or alternatively to different locations wherein one of the locations is a different vessel or an organ defining a cavity. Mechanical fixation features such as collets or grommets can be employed, enhanced by delivery of an electrical current sufficient to heat surrounding tissue to form a thermal bond. A graft deployment system includes a tissue dilator and a needle for perforating tissue, mounted coaxially within the dilator. Intralumenal systems further include a catheter for containing the dilator.
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Fleischman Sidney D.
Houser Russell A.
Whayne James G.
Bozicevic Field & Francis LLP
Converge Medical Inc.
LaSalle Carol M.
Woo Julian W.
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