Temporary anastomotic seal and method

US9345461B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9345461-B2
Application numberUS-201113033549-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 23, 2011
Priority dateDec 26, 2001
Publication dateMay 24, 2016
Grant dateMay 24, 2016

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Forming a proximal anastomosis on an aortic wall includes method and instrumentation and apparatus for forming an aortic puncture and inserting into the vessel through the puncture a fluid-impervious sealing element with a protruding retainer. An anastomosis of a graft vessel over the puncture is partially completed with the retainer of the sealing element protruding through the partial anastomosis. The retainer facilitates removal of the sealing element from the partial anastomosis prior to completion of the procedure.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for forming a temporary and substantially fluid-tight seal on an inner wall of a fluid conduit within a patient's body, the apparatus comprising: a substantially fluid-impervious flange comprising an outer periphery and a stem, wherein the flange comprises a tube of polymer material with a tensile member disposed in the tube, wherein adjacent convolutes of the tube are attached to one another by adhesion to form the flange and wherein the flange…

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What does patent US9345461B2 cover?
Forming a proximal anastomosis on an aortic wall includes method and instrumentation and apparatus for forming an aortic puncture and inserting into the vessel through the puncture a fluid-impervious sealing element with a protruding retainer. An anastomosis of a graft vessel over the puncture is partially completed with the retainer of the sealing element protruding through the partial anastom…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Chin Albert K, Morejohn Dwight, Taylor Charles S, and 7 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B17/0057. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue May 24 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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