Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7559938
APP PUB NO 20050251168A1
SERIAL NO

11093646

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The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. In one embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner having an extendable and retractable petal operably connected to a tube, and an anchor driver. In another embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner and an anchor driver having a driver pin operably connected to a tube.

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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
Gill, Robert P Mason , US 69 20423
Hess, Christopher J Cincinnati , US 256 122220
Voegele, James W Cincinnati , US 153 54150
Weisenburgh,, II William B Maineville , US 290 172278

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