Tissue connector apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7763040
APP PUB NO 20030125755A1
SERIAL NO

10364064

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A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device attached to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a clip through tissue with the clip being biased in an open position by a restraining device secured to the clip, and removing the restraining device from the clip.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Drews, Phillip San Jose, US 2 317
Gandionco, Isidro Matias Fremont, US 13 2505
Maroney, Charles T Portola Valley, US 11 1869
Nguyen, John San Jose, US 121 4882
Schaller, Laurent Los Altos, US 103 12194

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