Anastomosis coupling assembly compression
CA 1310558 C · Owner: United States Surgical Corporation · Inventors: Cummings, Joel W.; Teodorescu, Ionel E.
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Abstract, A compression anastomosis assembly of interlocking coupling members, particularly suitable for use in achieving anastomosis of tubular organs having an, improved locking feature to prevent inadvertent disassembly of installed coupled members. The design and configuration of the members also provide for ease in placement of the assembly in a living body wherein preferably one assembly member includes a cutting guide and a cutting ring which facilitate use of a cutting implement commonly associated with a device suitable for use during assembly implantation.
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- Granted November 24, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 24, 2009.
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