Bridge clip tissue connector apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8118822
APP PUB NO 20010018592A1
SERIAL NO

09828322

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A novel bridge clip tissue connector includes two clips separated by a bridge portion. The clips allow for the connecting of tissue at two positions that are maintained by the bridge portion. The connector can be used for performing a wide variety of surgical procedures, including anastomosis and a horizontal mattress suture-like connection.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY NE MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432-5604

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Doan, Nga San Jose, US 10 479
Ho, Liem Mountain View, US 33 5076
Nguyen, John D San Jose, US 32 3840
Schaller, Laurent Los Altos, US 103 12194
Thach, Cong San Jose, US 9 1386

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