Methods and devices using magnetic force to form an anastomosis between hollow bodies
CA 2387618 A1 · Owner: Cole, David H. · Inventors: Cole, David H.
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Methods and devices for forming an anastomosis between hollow bodes utilizes magnetic force to couple anastomotic securing components (10) and create a fluid-tight connection between the lumens of the hollow bodies. End-to-side side-to-side and end-to-end anastomoses can be created without using suture or any other type of mechanical fasteners although any such attachment means may be used in conjunction with the magnetic attachment. The securing components (10) have magnetic, ferromagnetic or electromagnetic properties and may include one or more materials, for example magnetic and nonmagnetic materials , arranged in a laminated structure. The system of anastomotic securing …
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