Method and device for effecting anastomosis of hollow organ structures using adhesive and fasteners

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8834498
APP PUB NO 20080114385A1
SERIAL NO

11558572

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A method and devices for accomplishing the successful anastomosis of two hollow organ structures are disclosed. The method includes bringing the structures together, applying at least one fastener to hold the structures together and form a connection site, and applying, as alternatives or in conjunction, an adhesive, a wrap and/or a buttress about the connection site. Various examples of fasteners, fastener appliers, adhesives, adhesive initiators and buttress rings also are disclosed.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Byrum, Randal T Kings Mills, US 51 8779
Gill, Robert P Mason, US 69 20423
Kelly, William D Mason, US 54 36540
Kolata, Ronald J Cincinnati, US 45 30078
Ortiz, Mark S Milford, US 294 121480
Shelton,, IV Frederick E Hillsboro, US 3272 1775926
Turner, Douglas J Cincinnati, US 45 7150
Voegele, James W Cincinnati, US 153 54150

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