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Method and system for attaching a graft to a blood vessel
Assignee: Aesdex LLC
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Filing: 2001-02-07
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Granted: 2002-12-24
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Expires: 2021-02-07
Abstract
Abstract Anastomotic stents for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel, and methods of use thereof. The anastomotic stents of the invention are suitable for use in a variety of anastomosis procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting. One embodiment of the invention comprises a large vessel anastomotic stent for use with large diameter target vessels such as the aorta or its major side branches. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a small vessel anastomotic stent for use on a target vessel which has a small diameter such as a coronary artery. Another aspect of the invention involves applicators for use with the stents of the invention.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen A. Yencho
- 👤 Bernard A. Hausen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/04; A61F2/06; A61F2/064; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61B17/064; A61B2017/0641; A61B2017/1107; A61B2017/1135; A61B90/00; A61B90/03; A61B2090/037; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S623/00; Y10S623/902; Y10S623/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, comprising: attaching an end of the graft vessel to an outer flange configured to be positioned outside an outer surface of the target vessel, said outer flange defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; introducing an inner flange into an incision in the target vessel, said inner flange defining an opening, said inner flange configured to be positioned adjacent to an inner surface of the target vessel; and connecting the graft vessel to the target vessel by connecting said inner flange and said outer flange together.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
104 words
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, comprising: attaching an end of the graft vessel to an outer flange configured to be positioned outside an outer surface of the target vessel, said outer flange defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; introducing an inner flange into an incision in the target vessel, said inner flange defining an opening, said inner flange configured to be positioned adjacent to an inner surface of the target vessel; and connecting the graft vessel to the target vessel by connecting said inner flange and said outer flange together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said inner flange further comprises at least one prong wherein said connecting is performed by inserting at least one said prong into a prong receiving opening in said outer flange so that at least one said prong extends through a wall of the graft vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising positioning said inner flange within the lumen of the target vessel so that at least one said prong extends through the incision in the target vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said connecting comprises compressing at least a portion of the graft vessel against the outer surface of the target vessel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 1 , wherein said attaching comprises everting an end of the graft vessel over said outer flange, and wherein said connecting further comprises compressing at least a portion of an inner surface of the graft vessel against an outer surface of the target vessel.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, each vessel having a lumen therethrough, comprising: positioning a connector outside the lumen of the target vessel, said connector comprising a body having a passage therethrough and a plurality of receiving openings therein; engaging the wall of the graft vessel with a plurality of tissue-affixing elements; and connecting said tissue-affixing elements to said connector.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, each vessel having a lumen therethrough, comprising: positioning a connector outside the lumen of the target vessel, said connector comprising a body having a passage therethrough and a plurality of receiving openings therein; engaging the wall of the graft vessel with a plurality of tissue-affixing elements; and connecting said tissue-affixing elements to said connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 6 , further comprising breaking off a portion of at least one said tissue-affixing element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein said breaking is performed after said connecting.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 7 , wherein said breaking is performed by stressing a weakened area of said tissue-affixing element.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein said connecting comprises inserting at least one said tissue-affixing element into a corresponding receiving opening in said connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 10 , wherein said connecting further comprises securing at least one said tissue-affixing element relative to a corresponding said receiving opening in said connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 11 , further comprising at least one deflectable element extending into at least one said receiving opening, wherein said securing comprises biasing at least one said deflectable element against the corresponding said tissue-affixing element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein at least two of said tissue-affixing elements are connected to a carrier before said connecting.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 6 , further comprising everting an end of the graft vessel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 14 , wherein said engaging comprises penetrating the wall of the graft vessel at its everted end with a plurality of said tissue-affixing elements.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 6 , further comprising making an incision in the wall of the target vessel, wherein said tissue-affixing elements extend through the incision in the target vessel and contact the inner surface of the wall of the target vessel.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for attaching the end of a graft vessel to the side of a target vessel, each vessel having a lumen therethrough, comprising: passing a plurality of tissue-affixing elements through the end of the graft vessel, securing said plurality of tissue-affixing elements to a connector positioned outside the graft vessel; and breaking off at least a portion of at least one said tissue-affixing element.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
65 words
A method for attaching the end of a graft vessel to the side of a target vessel, each vessel having a lumen therethrough, comprising: passing a plurality of tissue-affixing elements through the end of the graft vessel, securing said plurality of tissue-affixing elements to a connector positioned outside the graft vessel; and breaking off at least a portion of at least one said tissue-affixing element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 17 , wherein at least two of said tissue-affixing elements are connected to a carrier before said connecting.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 17 , wherein said breaking is performed after said securing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 17 , wherein said connector has a continuous outer perimeter.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 17 , wherein said tissue-affixing elements are composed substantially of nickel-titanium alloy.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 17 , wherein said connector is composed substantially of nickel-titanium alloy.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 17 , further comprising: everting an end of the graft vessel, wherein said plurality of tissue-affixing elements are passed through the everted end of the graft vessel; and compressing the everted end of the graft vessel against the target vessel.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 6 , wherein said outer flange is unitary.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
53 words
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, comprising: positioning a connector outside the target vessel; engaging the wall of the target vessel with a plurality of tissue-affixing elements; connecting said tissue-affixing elements to said connector; and breaking off a portion of at least one said tissue-affixing element.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
53 words
A method of performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel, comprising: positioning a connector outside the target vessel; engaging the wall of the target vessel with a plurality of tissue-affixing elements; connecting said tissue-affixing elements to said connector; and breaking off a portion of at least one said tissue-affixing element.
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