Aortic lancet

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APP PUB NO 20070100363A1
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11260639

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A system for making a precise incision and circular hole in a vessel wall, such as the aorta, that eliminates lateral side notches from the aortotomy. In one aspect, the system includes a surgical knife or lancet having a blade surrounded by a retractable shield. In one aspect, the system includes a tissue punch having a rotating circumferential edge for receiving a parabolic-shaped anvil having an anvil cutting edge. The anvil is placed through an incision made by a knife and actuated to produce a hole in the vessel wall.

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QUEST MEDICAL INCONE ALLENTOWN PARKWAY ALLEN TX 75002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dollar, Michael L Garland, TX 5 317
Dubuclet, Victor A IV Dallas, TX 1 72
Ernst, David T Allen, TX 1 72

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