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Title:
医療移植の方法および装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2004528120
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A connector for use in providing an anastomotic connection between two tubular body fluid conduits in a patient is provided. The connector is preferably a single, integral structure that can be cut from a tube. The connector has axially spaced portions that include "fingers" for engaging the two body fluid conduits. The connector also has members that have sharpened end portions that engage and penetrate the wall of one of the body fluid conduits. The fingers and sharpened members hold the two conduits together in a fluid-tight engagement. Apparatus for use in deploying a connector is also disclosed.

Inventors:
Alex, Peterson
Logan, John
Rim, Jewel Boon
Swanson, William
Gurdem, Jerry
Application Number:
JP2002588873A
Publication Date:
September 16, 2004
Filing Date:
May 14, 2002
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
St. Jude Medical AG, Incorporated
International Classes:
A61B17/064; A61B17/11; A61F2/06; (IPC1-7): A61B17/11
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita