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Abstract

Devices and associated methods for implanting or delivering devices within vessels, lumens, ducts or other tubular organ or graft conduits rapidly, safely and in a minimally invasive manner are described. The subject devices variously include a split-end confinement member adapted to receive an anastomosis device and a plunger to urge a seal of the connector out of a lower opening in the confinement member. Each of the connector and confinement member are preferably surrounded by a reinforcement member to aid in delivery. Such a reinforcement member and the confinement member preferably include an upper opening to receive a tubular flow channel portion or connector lumen of the anastomosis device. In addition, each preferably includes and tip to facilitate vessel entry. The subject methods involve delivery of an anastomotic connector using the subject devices. The methods may be employed to deliver a side-to-side anastomosis connector or an end-to-side type connector. Where a side-to-side connector is employed, either or both sides of the same may be deployed using the subject delivery device.

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