Vessel sealing devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10278723
APP PUB NO 20100174281A1
SERIAL NO

12688219

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A device for temporarily sealing an opening in a blood vessel is provided. The device comprises a cutting mechanism for creating an opening in a blood vessel and a seal for sealing the opening in the blood vessel. The seal is delivered through an inner lumen of a tool body coupled to the cutting mechanism. Methods for using the device to construct an anastomosis between two vessels are also provided.

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  • MEDTRONIC INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clague, Cynthia T Minnetonka, US 34 2052
Guenst, Gary W Collegeville, US 17 1945
Haarstad, Philip J Chanhassen, US 59 2167
Jahns, Scott E Hudson, US 96 18461
Keogh, James R Maplewood, US 138 20525
Montpetit, Karen P Mendota Heights, US 5 673
Olig, Christopher P Eden Prairie, US 30 1457
Pignato, Paul A Stacy, US 33 2725
Usher, Raymond W Coon Rapids, US 39 2643

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