US Patent No: 5,695,504

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Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis

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Abstract

A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis, including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first aspect of the invention includes a vascular anastomosis staple. A first configuration has two parts: an anchor member, forming the attachment with the target vessel wall and a coupling member, forming the attachment with the bypass graft vessel. The anastomosis is completed by inserting the coupling member, with the graft vessel attached, into the anchor member. A second configuration combines the functions of the anchor member and the coupling member into a one-piece anastomosis staple. A second aspect of the invention includes an anastomotic fitting, having an inner flange over which the graft vessel is everted and an outer flange which contacts the exterior surface of the target vessel. A tailored amount of compression applied by the inner and outer flanges grips the target vessel wall and creates a leak-proof seal between the graft vessel and the target vessel. A third aspect of the invention has a flange to which the graft vessel attaches, by everting the graft vessel over the flange, and a plurality of staple-like members which attach the flange and the everted end of the graft vessel to the wall of the target vessel to form the anastomosis.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
HEARTPORT, INC.REDWOOD CITY, CA85

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bolduc, Lee R Mountain View, CA 92 4918
Costa, Peter F 80 Johnson Ave., Winthrop, MA 02152 39 2982
DiCesare, Paul C 10 Jarvis St., Norwalk, CT 06851 48 2899
Gifford, III Hanson S Woodside, CA 91 9570
Holmes, William A 7 Bradlee Rd., Marblehead, MA 01945 47 3146
Stein, Jeffrey A 11 Pinehill Rd., Woodbridge, CT 06525 44 2827

Cited Art

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4,624,257 Surgical instrument for performing anastomosis 183 1984
4,917,090 Method for performing an anastomosis 173 1988
4,917,091 Annular fastening means 171 1989
 
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4,368,736 Anastomotic fitting 420 1980
 
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION (2)
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5,478,354 Wound closing apparatus and method 337 1993
 
WALSH MANUFACTURING (MISSISSAUGA) LIMITED, A CORP. OF PROVINCE OF ONTARIO (2)
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ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC. (1)
5,324,447 Method and activator compositions to disinfect lenses 44 1992
 
APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION (1)
5,522,834 Internal mammary artery catheter and method 151 1994
 
CHEN, LANA S. (1)
5,336,233 Anastomotic device 182 1993
 
KASTER, ROBERT L. (1)
5,366,462 Method of side-to-end vascular anastomotic stapling 261 1993
 
MEDTRONIC, INC. (1)
4,665,906 Medical devices incorporating sim alloy elements 1140 1986
 
ROLLIN K. DANIEL P.S.C. (1)
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ROSATI, RICCARDO (1)
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THE FIELD SURGERY RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF THE THIRD MILITARY MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (1)
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OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (5)
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4,352,358 Apparatus for effecting anastomotic procedures 208 1981
4,553,542 Methods and apparatus for joining anatomical structures 188 1983
4,593,693 Methods and apparatus for anastomosing living vessels 167 1985
4,624,255 Apparatus for anastomosing living vessels 158 1985

Patent Citation Ranking

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7,285,131 System for performing anastomosis 2 2002
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7,128,749 Sutureless closure and deployment system for connecting blood vessels 7 2002
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7,309,343 Method for cutting tissue 0 2003
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6,152,945 Tubular medical graft connectors 89 1999
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6,309,416 Medical anastomosis apparatus 40 2000
6,293,965 Tubular medical graft connectors 34 2000
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7,575,586 Medical graft connector or plug structures, and methods of making and installing same 6 2003
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8,114,102 Temporary hemostatic plug apparatus and method of use 0 2004
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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC. (41)
5,993,464 Surgical stapling instrument 103 1998
6,015,416 Surgical anastomosis instrument 94 1998
6,066,144 Surgical anastomosis method 94 1998
6,036,703 Method and apparatus for establishing anastomotic passageways 124 1999
6,187,019 Surgical anastomosis instrument 117 1999
6,613,058 Anastomosis device having needle receiver for capturing the needle 8 2000
6,530,932 Anastomosis device having improved tissue presentation 88 2000
6,520,973 Anastomosis device having an improved needle driver 39 2000
6,514,263 Helical needle and suture combination having a strain relief element 39 2000
7,713,278 Method and instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens 0 2005
7,559,939 Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens 0 2005
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7,497,854 Method and instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens 0 2005
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7,789,890 Harness and balloon catheter assembly and method for use in anastomosis procedures 0 2005
7,708,748 Anastomosis device 1 2005
7,585,308 Handle system and method for use in anastomotic procedures 0 2005
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8,348,131 Surgical stapling instrument with mechanical indicator to show levels of tissue compression 0 2006
8,317,070 Surgical stapling devices that produce formed staples having different lengths 0 2007
7,966,799 Method of manufacturing staples 9 2007
8,161,977 Accessing data stored in a memory of a surgical instrument 5 2008
8,397,971 Sterilizable surgical instrument 0 2009
8,186,560 Surgical stapling systems and staple cartridges for deploying surgical staples with tissue compression features 3 2009
8,414,577 Surgical instruments and components for use in sterile environments 0 2009
8,353,438 Circular stapler introducer with rigid cap assembly configured for easy removal 0 2009
8,353,439 Circular stapler introducer with radially-openable distal end portion 0 2009
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MEDTRONIC, INC. (38)
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6,960,209 Electrosurgical methods and apparatus for making precise incisions in body vessels 0 2002
8,105,345 Anastomosis apparatus and methods 3 2003
7,763,040 Tissue connector apparatus and methods 17 2003
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7,896,892 Multiple bias surgical fastener 0 2003
7,547,313 Tissue connector apparatus and methods 19 2003
7,578,828 Methods and devices for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel 1 2003
7,892,255 Tissue connector apparatus and methods 1 2003
8,394,114 Surgical connection apparatus and methods 0 2003
8,377,082 Methods and apparatus for making precise incisions in body vessels 0 2003
7,938,840 Apparatus and methods for anastomosis 1 2003
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7,879,047 Surgical connection apparatus and methods 0 2003
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8,029,519 Eversion apparatus and methods 0 2006
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7,976,556 Anastomosis apparatus and methods 1 2006
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8,353,092 Multiple bias surgical fastener 0 2011
8,211,131 Apparatus and methods for anastomosis 0 2011
 
EVALVE, INC. (19)
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7,288,097 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue 15 2004
7,998,151 Leaflet suturing 0 2004
7,753,923 Leaflet suturing 13 2004
7,811,296 Fixation devices for variation in engagement of tissue 1 2004
7,604,646 Locking mechanisms for fixation devices and methods of engaging tissue 15 2005
7,682,369 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue 1 2006
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8,057,493 Fixation devices, systems and methods for engaging tissue 0 2009
8,123,703 Steerable access sheath and methods of use 0 2010
7,981,123 Surgical device for connecting soft tissue 0 2010
 
INTEGRATED VASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC. (19)
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7,854,810 Methods for manufacturing a clip and clip 8 2003
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8,236,026 Closure device and methods for making and using them 0 2006
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8,257,390 Closure device and methods for making and using them 0 2007
8,202,293 Clip applier and methods of use 0 2008
7,850,797 Methods for manufacturing a clip and clip 8 2009
8,182,497 Closure device 0 2010
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MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLC (17)
5,925,054 Perfusion device for maintaining blood flow in a vessel while isolating an anastomosis 18 1997
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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP (15)
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8,277,466 Anastomosis device and method 0 2007
8,388,349 Anastomosis deployment force training tool 0 2010
8,277,467 Anastomosis device configurations and methods 0 2010
8,425,540 Anastomosis device approximating structure configurations 0 2010
 
ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. (7)
7,850,709 Blood vessel closure clip and delivery device 10 2003
6,926,731 Surgical stapler 43 2003
7,918,873 Surgical staple 4 2006
8,409,273 Multi-catheter steerable guiding system and methods of use 0 2007
8,048,108 Vascular closure methods and apparatuses 0 2009
8,398,676 Closure device 0 2009
8,192,459 Blood vessel closure clip and delivery device 0 2010
 
ABBOTT LABORATORIES (6)
8,313,497 Clip applier and methods of use 0 2006
7,806,910 Multi-element biased suture clip 0 2006
8,226,681 Methods, devices, and apparatus for managing access through tissue 0 2007
D611144 Apparatus for delivering a closure element 31 2007
7,841,502 Modular clip applier 8 2007
8,323,312 Closure device 0 2009
 
ETHICON, INC. (6)
6,110,188 Anastomosis method 372 1998
7,105,002 Anastomosis device and method 2 2001
6,629,988 Composite staple for completing an anastomosis 140 2001
6,860,891 Arrangement and method for vascular anastomosis 10 2001
6,746,456 Needle array suturing/sewing anastomosis device and method for anastomosis 14 2001
7,220,272 Composite staple and method for using same 80 2003
 
MEDTRONIC VASCULAR, INC. (6)
6,071,292 Transluminal methods and devices for closing, forming attachments to, and/or forming anastomotic junctions in, luminal anatomical structures 172 1997
6,068,638 Device, system and method for interstitial transvascular intervention 178 1998
6,231,587 Devices for connecting anatomical conduits such as vascular structures 142 1999
6,287,317 Transluminal methods and devices for closing, forming attachments to, and/or forming anastomotic junctions in, luminal anatomical structures 95 2000
7,056,325 Transluminal methods and devices for closing, forming attachments to, and/or forming anastomotic junctions in, luminal anatomical structures 30 2002
8,075,580 Device, system and method for interstitial transvascular intervention 1 2003
 
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, CARDIOLOGY DIVISION, INC. (6)
7,338,514 Closure devices, related delivery methods and tools, and related methods of use 10 2001
7,976,564 PFO closure devices and related methods of use 0 2002
8,372,112 Closure devices, related delivery methods, and related methods of use 0 2004
7,717,937 Closure devices, related delivery methods and tools, and related methods of use 1 2005
7,691,128 PFO closure devices and related methods of use 0 2005
8,382,796 Closure devices, related delivery methods and related methods of use 0 2009
 
TORAX MEDICAL, INC. (6)
7,087,088 Methods and apparatus for regulating the flow of matter through body tubing 29 2002
7,445,010 Use of magnetic implants to treat issue structures 7 2003
6,960,233 Methods and apparatus for improving the function of biological passages 63 2003
7,497,822 Stomach reduction methods and apparatus 15 2004
7,695,427 Methods and apparatus for treating body tissue sphincters and the like 3 2005
8,187,164 Methods and apparatus for treating body tissue sphincters and the like 0 2009
 
MEDTRONIC ANGIOLINK, INC. (5)
6,348,064 Wound site management and wound closure device 108 2000
6,322,580 Wound site management and wound closure device 160 2000
6,755,842 Advanced wound site management systems and methods 64 2001
6,989,016 Vascular suction cannula, dilator and surgical stapler 51 2003
7,758,610 Advanced wound site management systems and methods 0 2004
 
TINI ALLOY COMPANY (5)
7,586,828 Magnetic data storage system 2 2004
7,763,342 Tear-resistant thin film methods of fabrication 1 2006
7,441,888 Eyeglass frame 3 2006
7,540,899 Shape memory alloy thin film, method of fabrication, and articles of manufacture 1 2006
8,007,674 Method and devices for preventing restenosis in cardiovascular stents 0 2008
 
ADVANCED BYPASS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (4)
5,989,276 Percutaneous bypass graft and securing system 100 1997
6,740,101 Sutureless anastomosis systems 28 1999
6,599,302 Aortic aneurysm treatment systems 16 1999
6,361,559 Thermal securing anastomosis systems 45 1999
 
BENVENUE MEDICAL, INC. (4)
7,452,325 Catheter-based tissue remodeling devices and methods 9 2005
7,374,530 Catheter-based tissue remodeling devices and methods 4 2005
8,333,777 Catheter-based tissue remodeling devices and methods 0 2006
8,391,996 Catheter-based tissue remodeling devices and methods 0 2009
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (4)
6,911,032 Apparatus and method for compressing body tissue 20 2001
7,488,334 Apparatus for compressing body tissue 0 2003
8,043,307 Apparatus for compressing body tissue 0 2005
8,187,286 Apparatus and method for compressing body tissue 2 2008
 
BY-PASS INC. (4)
7,022,131 Methods and devices for vascular surgery 46 1999
7,063,711 Vascular surgery 71 1999
6,979,338 Low profile anastomosis connector 29 2000
6,726,704 Advanced closure device 59 2001
 
INNOVATIVE INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V. (4)
6,485,496 Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures 143 2000
7,022,127 Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures 9 2003
7,018,387 Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures 7 2003
7,666,198 Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures 2 2004
 
ORIGIN MEDSYSTEMS, INC. (4)
7,398,781 Method for subxiphoid endoscopic access 12 2000
7,214,180 Method for cardiac restraint 6 2003
7,264,587 Endoscopic subxiphoid surgical procedures 16 2003
7,288,096 Apparatus for placement of cardiac defibrillator and pacer 16 2003
 
STRYKER CORPORATION (4)
5,926,318 Biocular viewing system with intermediate image planes for an electronic display device 65 1998
6,008,939 Method of color correction in a color video display system 13 1999
6,101,038 Infrared audio/video interface for head-mounted display 32 1999
6,219,186 Compact biocular viewing system for an electronic display 14 1999
 
COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC (3)
7,122,041 Clip device 0 2003
8,425,412 Papilla spreader 0 2007
8,152,822 Combination therapy hemostatic clip 1 2007
 
CORVASCULAR SURGICAL SYSTEMS, INC. (3)
6,095,997 Intraluminal shunt and methods of use 60 1998
6,241,741 Anastomosis device and method 81 1998
6,165,196 Perfusion-occlusion apparatus 36 1998
 
DAIDALOS SOLUTIONS B.V. (3)
6,790,229 Fixing device, in particular for fixing to vascular wall tissue 134 2002
7,524,330 Fixing device, in particular for fixing to vascular wall tissue 17 2004
8,142,496 Fixing device, in particular for fixing to vascular wall tissue 1 2009
 
GUIDANT INVESTMENT CORPORATION (3)
6,652,541 Method of sutureless closure for connecting blood vessels 32 2000
7,014,644 Tissue bonding system and method for controlling a tissue site during anastomosis 1 2002
7,267,682 Anastomosis staple 3 2002
 
HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FUNDING COMPANY LLC (3)
6,605,053 Conduit designs and related methods for optimal flow control 26 2000
6,605,113 Vascular graft bypass 20 2001
6,694,983 Delivery methods for left ventricular conduit 37 2002
 
OLYMPUS CORPORATION (3)
8,052,025 Hollow tissue inosculation apparatus 0 2009
8,074,860 Hollow tissue inosculation apparatus 0 2009
8,056,790 Hollow tissue inosculation apparatus 0 2009
 
ORMCO CORPORATION (3)
8,349,099 Method of alloying reactive components 0 2007
7,842,143 Hyperelastic shape setting devices and fabrication methods 1 2007
8,382,917 Hyperelastic shape setting devices and fabrication methods 0 2010
 
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. (2)
6,746,480 Flanged graft for end-to-side anastomosis 7 2001
7,553,316 Flanged graft for end-to-side anastomosis 1 2004
 
BLATTER, DUANE D. (2)
7,981,126 Locking compression plate anastomosis apparatus 1 2000
6,743,244 Soft anvil apparatus for cutting anastomosis fenestra 36 2001
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION (2)
6,193,733 Hemostatic clips 55 1999
6,346,112 Hemostatic clips 48 2000
 
CARDEON CORPORATION (2)
6,139,517 Perfusion shunt apparatus and method 38 1998
6,254,563 Perfusion shunt apparatus and method 65 2000
 
CARDIO MEDICAL SOLUTIONS, INC. (2)
6,143,015 Device and method for partially occluding blood vessels using flow-through balloon 29 1998
6,936,057 Device and method for partially occluding blood vessels using flow-through balloon 12 2000
 
INTEGRATED VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, L.C. (2)
8,034,064 Methods for forming an anastomosis opening in a side of a blood vessel 0 2006
7,901,417 Systems for forming an anastomosis with an anvil and an apparatus having at least one guide 2 2007
 
INTEGRATED VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, LC (2)
6,551,334 Externally directed anastomosis systems and externally positioned anastomosis fenestra cutting apparatus 42 2000
7,220,268 Methods for anastomosis of a graft vessel to a side of a receiving vessel 31 2003
 
KAPLAN, AARON V. (2)
7,309,328 Methods and apparatus for pericardial access 15 2001
7,736,347 Methods and apparatus for pericardial access 12 2007
 
KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KG (2)
8,282,654 Clip and clip applicator for closing blood vessels 0 2005
8,303,606 Device that can be mounted on a surgical sewing machine to form an end-to-end anastomosis between two hollow organs, suturing machine and process thereof 0 2007
 
LIFESCREEN SCIENCES LLC (2)
6,558,404 Intravascular filter retrieval device and method 42 2001
7,033,376 Intravascular filter retrieval device and method 8 2002
 
ONUX MEDICAL, INC. (2)
6,837,893 Multi-fastener surgical apparatus and method 54 2001
6,709,442 Vascular bypass grafting instrument and method 51 2001
 
OTICON A/S (2)
5,954,735 Method and anastomotic instrument for use when performing an end-to-side anastomosis 63 1998
6,066,148 Method and anastomotic instrument for use when performing an end-to-side anastomosis 99 1998
 
TINI AEROSPACE, INC. (2)
7,632,361 Single crystal shape memory alloy devices and methods 1 2005
7,544,257 Single crystal shape memory alloy devices and methods 1 2005
 
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION (2)
6,726,697 Anastomosis instrument and method 75 2002
7,322,994 Anastomosis instrument and method 13 2003
 
ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC. (1)
8,303,624 Bioabsorbable plug 0 2010
 
ABBOTT VASCULAR DEVICES (1)
7,806,904 Closure device 10 2004
 
APTUS MEDICAL INC. (1)
6,719,781 Catheter apparatus having an improved shape-memory alloy cuff and inflatable on-demand balloon for creating a bypass graft in-vivo 16 1999
 
ASFORA, WILSON T. (1)
8,361,092 Vascular anastomosis device and method 0 2007
 
AVAYA TECHNOLOGY CORP. (1)
7,993,264 Orientation adapter for injection tube in flexible endoscope 0 2007
 
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED (1)
6,001,110 Hemostatic clips 116 1997
 
BYPASS, INC. (1)
7,396,359 Vascular port device 45 1999
 
DE VRIES & METMAN (1)
8,066,723 Connector, applicator and method for mechanically connecting hollow structures, in particular small blood vessels, as well as auxiliary devices 0 2001
 
DVL ACQUISITION SUB, INC. (1)
6,682,540 Apparatus and method for placing multiple sutures 44 2000
 
EDRICH HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
8,157,146 Stapling device 0 2006
 
EDRICH VASCULAR DEVICES, INC. (1)
7,399,310 Endovascular stapler 20 2003
 
GUIDANT CORPORATION INC. (1)
6,884,251 Apparatus and method for performing an anastomosis 2 2003
 
HDH MEDICAL LTD. (1)
8,147,501 Anastomosis method 0 2008
 
IMPRA, INC. (1)
6,589,278 Vascular prosthesis 8 2001
 
INNOVATION INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V. (1)
6,966,917 Deformable connector for mechanically connecting hollow structures 40 2000
 
INNOVATIVE INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES B.V. (1)
8,182,498 Mechanical anastomosis system for hollow structures 0 2002
 
INTECH DIRECT, INC. (1)
7,887,563 Surgical staple 4 2005
 
INTEGRATED VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES (1)
7,118,546 Apparatus and methods for facilitating repeated vascular access 9 2003
 
INTEGRATED VASCULAR INTERVENTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES, L (1)
6,248,117 Anastomosis apparatus for use in intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis 163 1999
 
LABORATOIRE PEROUSE IMPLANT (1)
6,187,020 Connecting device for anastomosis, device for fitting fasteners and implant including them 72 1999
 
MACHINE SOLUTIONS, INC. (1)
7,069,794 Radial expansion force measurement technology 4 2004
 
NEOVASC MEDICAL LTD. (1)
6,953,476 Device and method for treating ischemic heart disease 8 2000
 
PHOTOGEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (1)
6,652,544 Percutaneous bypass graft and securing system 22 2001
 
QUICKRING MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LTD. (1)
8,393,517 Surgical stapler and method of surgical stapling 0 2011
 
REFLUX CORPORATION (1)
7,731,757 Obesity treatment 2 2004
 
ROSLIN, MITCHELL STEVEN (1)
8,251,888 Artificial gastric valve 0 2006
 
SCIMED LIFE SYSTEMS, INC. (1)
8,048,144 Prosthesis fixation device and method 0 2004
 
ST. JUDE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AB (1)
7,951,167 Fluidtight puncturing and occlusion device for anatomical structure 0 2005
 
TANSVASCULAR, INC. (1)
6,616,675 Methods and apparatus for connecting openings formed in adjacent blood vessels or other anatomical structures 100 1999
 
TECHNOLOGY HOLDING COMPANY II (1)
6,596,003 Vascular anastomosis device 7 2000
 
TRANSVASCULAR, INC. (1)
6,579,311 Method for interstitial transvascular intervention 83 1999
 
WESTSHAW COMPANY LIMITED (1)
6,488,692 Access and cannulation device and method for rapidly placing same and for rapidly closing same in minimally invasive surgery 66 2000
 
WYETH (1)
8,303,609 Coated medical devices 0 2001
 
OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (9)
5,893,369 Procedure for bypassing an occlusion in a blood vessel 144 1997
6,179,848 Anastomotic fitting 35 1999
6,428,555 Anastomosis punch device and method 27 2000
7,017,581 Devices and methods for port-access multivessel coronary artery bypass surgery 2 2001
6,666,873 Surgical coupler for joining tubular and hollow organs 32 2002
6,962,596 System for performing vascular anastomoses 11 2003
7,087,066 Surgical clips and methods for tissue approximation 0 2004
8,262,681 Device and method for performing endoluminal proximal anastomosis 0 2008
8,439,245 True multi-fire endocutter 0 2011