Second generation coil fastener applier with memory ring
CA 2368246 A1 · Owner: Aranyi, Ernest · Inventors: Rende, Frank M. Iii; Ratcliff, Keith; Aranyi, Ernest
Overview
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There is provided an endo-vascular fastener applier for fastening a vascular graft to a vessel with at least one fastener. The applicator generally includes a tubular body (14) configured for positioning within the vessel and , an expandable portion (16) adjacent the tubular body (19). A fastener applying head (16) is movably mounted within the expandable portion. The applicator further includes a handle assembly (12) mounted on a proximal end of the tubular body (14). The handle assembly (12) generally includes control (28) for expanding the expandable portion (16) pivoting, rotating the fastener , applying head (42) and for driving a fastener out of a fastener driving head (42). …
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- Filed April 21, 2000. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended April 21, 2020.
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