Methods and apparatus for anastomosis including an expandable anchor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8709024
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12635006

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The present disclosure is directed to devices for approximating body vessels and method for performing the same. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, the device includes an inner member, an outer member having a lumen dimensioned to receive the inner member, an expandable anchor for engaging the a first body vessel, and a joining member for engagement between the first body vessel and the second body vessel.

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  • COVIDIEN LP

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Heinrich, Russell Madison, US 115 60237
Manzo, Scott E Shelton, US 72 21532

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