Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same
CA 2683221 A1 · Owner: Nicholas, David A. · Inventors: Hinchliffe, Peter W.J.; Sniffin, Kevin; Orban, Joseph P. Iii
Overview
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A tissue retaining ring for use with a plurality of surgical fasteners mounted within a disposable loading unit utilized during a vascular anastomosis, the tissue ring comprising: a generally circular semi-pliable , material having a series of alternating loops and arcuate portions each of , the , loops defining an aperture therein which is dimensioned to receive a distal end , of one of the plurality of surgical fasteners.
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- Filed October 18, 2001. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 18, 2021.
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