Handle system and method for use in anastomotic procedures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7585308
APP PUB NO 20060224166A1
SERIAL NO

11268001

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Disclosed is an instrument and method for use in a procedure to effect anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. The instrument comprises a tube assembly, and an end effector assembly operably supported thereby, where the end effector assembly includes a positioner assembly and an anchor driver assembly in operable mechanical communication with a handle, for use in performing anastomotic procedures.

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY INC4545 CREEK ROAD CINCINNATI OH 45242

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Gill, Robert P Mason , US 69 20423
Hess, Christopher J Cincinnati , US 256 122220
Issa, Muta M Atlanta , US 11 683
Voegele, James W Cincinnati , US 153 54150
Weisenburgh,, II William B Maineville , US 290 172278

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