Anastomosis apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7976556
APP PUB NO 20070106313A1
SERIAL NO

11643322

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A system for anastomosing a first tubular structure to a second tubular structure having an opening formed therein comprises a support device having a plurality of arms forming spaces therebetween. The support device is adapted to support the first tubular structure within an opening in the second tubular structure to facilitate anastomosing the tubular structures together. The arms can be configured to urge the first tubular structure against the portion of the second tubular structure surrounding the opening to form a seal therebetween. According to one embodiment, a plurality of discrete fasteners are provided to pass through the support device spaces and the first and second tubular structures.

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  • MEDTRONIC, INC.

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Golden, Steve Menlo Park, US 27 1513
Ho, Liem Mountain View, US 33 5076

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