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Surgery > Instruments > Surgical Mesh, Connector, Clip, Clamp Or Band > Connector For Hollow Body Organs Connector For Hollow Body OrgansConnector For Hollow Body Organs patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/14/06 - 20060282107 - Intragastric device for treating obesity An apparatus comprising an intragastric member re-configurable from a first configuration to a second configuration, the first configuration being sufficiently small to permit introduction of said intragastric member into a gastric lumen of a mammal, the second configuration being sufficiently large to prevent said intragastric device from passing through the ... 12/14/06 - 20060282106 - Devices and methods for forming magnetic anastomoses between vessels An anastomosis device has first and second components which each having first and second parts. The first and second components are magnetically attracted to one another. The device forms a throughhole when in use. The first parts of the first and second components are positioned radially outward from the second ... 12/07/06 - 20060276811 - Anastomosis device configurations and methods A surgical tool which comprises an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, first and second sets of tissue approximating structures having deployed and retracted positions relative to the elongated body, an actuating mechanism extending from the proximal end of the elongated body for independently deploying and ... 11/30/06 - 20060271076 - System for tissue approximation and fixation A system for tissue approximation and fixation is described herein. The devices are advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body to create one or several divisions or plications within a hollow body organ. The system comprises a tissue acquisition and folding device and a tissue stapling or ... 11/30/06 - 20060271075 - Double loop gastric bypass procedure An instrumentation for carrying out a gastrointestinal bypass comprises means for bringing close together a first tissue portion (12) of the intestine and second tissue portion (14) of the stomach by realising a first intestine loop (A), means for creating a gastroenteroanastomosis (16) between the two close tissue portions, for ... 11/23/06 - 20060264986 - Anastomotic device The present invention is directed to gastrointestinal or enteric (including biliary) anastomosis and the like. The anastomotic device of the invention is a three dimensional woven tube of wire. The outer loops or ends of the tube fold or loop back on deployment in a manner which holds the luminal ... 11/23/06 - 20060264985 - Anastomosis device approximating structure configurations A surgical tool including an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, first and second sets of tissue approximating structures having deployed and retracted positions relative to the elongated body, an actuating mechanism at the proximal end of the elongated body for independently deploying and retracting each ... 11/23/06 - 20060264984 - Medical device for changing the shape of hollow organs in the human body The present invention relates to a medical device for changing the shape of hollow organs in the human body, comprising at least one issue clamp, clip or anchor, which can be fixed to the organ tissue by means of a clamping or hooking-in action in order to provide a fixation ... 11/23/06 - 20060264983 - Gastric restrictor assembly and method of use A gastric restrictor assembly for positioning within the digestive tract, e.g., stomach, of a patient to treat obesity is disclosed. The gastric restrictor assembly includes an attachment mechanism for attaching the assembly within a body lumen and a valve assembly for adjusting the diameter of a throughbore defined by valve ... 11/23/06 - 20060264982 - Gastric restrictor assembly and method of use A gastric restrictor assembly for positioning about a portion of the digestive tract, e.g., stomach, esophagus, etc., of a patient to treat obesity is disclosed. The gastric restrictor assembly includes an inner expandable member and an outer collar. The inner expandable member is dimensioned to be transesophagealy positioned within the ... 11/23/06 - 20060264981 - Gastric restrictor assembly and method of use A gastric restrictor assembly is provided which includes a first longitudinal member, a second longitudinal member, a first connector and a second connector. The first and second connectors support the first and second longitudinal members in spaced relation. The second longitudinal member is rotatably supported between the first and second ... 11/23/06 - 20060264980 - System for improving cardiac function A system for improving cardiac function is provided. A foldable and expandable frame having at least one anchoring formation is attached to an elongate manipulator and placed in a catheter tube while folded. The tube is inserted into a left ventricle of a heart where the frame is ejected from ... 11/16/06 - 20060259051 - Duodenum stent and associated method A stent for positioning within a lumen is provided. The stent includes a stent region and a pair of transition regions extending from respective ends of the stent region, wherein each of the transition and stent regions define an aperture therethrough. At least a portion of at least one of ... 11/16/06 - 20060259050 - Screw-device for anastomosis The present invention, the screw-device, is a mechanical device for anastomosing hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels, bowels and ureters. It is thus not restricted to (micro-) vessels. It can be used in every surgical operation dealing with anastomosis and bypass operations. It allows anastomosing ... 11/09/06 - 20060253144 - Anastomosis instrument and method of excising wall portion of hollow organ within a living body An anastomosis instrument that includes: a puncture needle that moves reciprocally inside a channel that is provided in an insertion portion that is inserted into a body cavity, and that protrudes from a distal end of the insertion portion so as to puncture a living body tissue; and a space ... 11/09/06 - 20060253143 - Endovascular stapler An endovascular stapler for securing an endograft to a vessel is disclosed. The stapler includes a staple housing adapted for storing at least one staple therein, the staple housing having an exit area for discharge of the at least one staple therethrough, an actuating assembly adapted for discharging the at ... 11/09/06 - 20060253142 - Endoluminal gastric ring and method A ring or rings adapted for endoluminal placement within the stomach, other hollow organ or vessel, and a method for deploying the rings is described. The rings create a small pouch with a reinforced stoma in the stomach for the treatment and control of obesity. An endoluminal suturing device for ... 11/09/06 - 20060253141 - Screw tip control for anastomotic ring applier A surgical instrument for applying an anastomotic ring device comprises a handle connected to an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism by a shaft. The shaft has at least one torsion member that is capable of communicating a torsional actuating force from the handle to the ring deployment mechanism. The ring deployment ... 11/09/06 - 20060253140 - Anastomotic ring applier with double motion actuation A surgical tool for deploying an anastomotic ring comprises a handle and a ring deployment mechanism at the distal end of a shaft. The ring deployment mechanism has a distal portion and a proximal portion, and is moveable from an unactuated position to an actuated position to deploy an anastomotic ... 11/09/06 - 20060253139 - Anastomotic ring applier device providing forward and retrograde visualization A surgical instrument for deploying an anastomotic ring device comprises a ring deployment mechanism, which is configured to receive and deploy an anastomotic ring. The instrument further comprises an imaging element that is operable to capture an image of the anastomosis site. In one version, the instrument is operable to ... 11/09/06 - 20060253138 - Articulating anastomotic ring applier A surgical instrument for applying an anastomotic ring device comprises a handle connected to an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism by a shaft. The shaft has at least one articulation joint that is capable of articulating in at least one direction to allow the surgeon to alter the angle of approach ... 11/09/06 - 20060253137 - Sheathless anastomotic ring applier device A surgical tool or applier for deploying an anastomotic ring comprises a handle connected to an elongate shaft that terminates in an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism. The ring deployment mechanism is moveable from an unactuated position to an actuated position. In order to prevent tissue from becoming trapped in the ... 11/09/06 - 20060253136 - Spring-based firing mechanism for anastomotic ring applier A surgical instrument for applying an anastomotic ring device comprises a handle that is connected to an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism by an elongate shaft. The instrument also comprises an actuation mechanism that is configured to apply an actuating force to the ring deployment mechanism to deploy an anastomotic ring. ... 11/09/06 - 20060253135 - Anastomotic ring applier device utilizing an electroactive polymer A surgical instrument is operable to deploy an anastomotic ring device. The instrument comprises a ring deployment mechanism configured to receive and deploy the anastomotic ring through an actuating force. The instrument further comprises an electroactive polymer that is configured to receive voltage from a power source. The electroactive polymer ... 11/09/06 - 20060253134 - Surgical instrument for extracting an anastomotic ring device A surgical instrument comprises a handle and an elongate shaft, and is operable to remove an anastomotic ring device from a patient. The elongate shaft houses a plurality of ring engaging fingers. Each of the fingers comprises sheath housing a wire having a hook at its distal end. Each hook ... 11/09/06 - 20060253133 - Sheath for enabling insertion and extraction of anastomotic ring applier A surgical tool or applier for deploying an anastomotic ring that comprises a handle connected to an elongate shaft that terminates in an anastomotic ring deployment mechanism, which is moveable from an unactuated position to an actuated position. In order to prevent tissue from becoming trapped in the ring deployment ... 11/02/06 - 20060247666 - Protective enclosure for medical device components An anastomosis surgical device comprising an elongate body having a drainage aperture at a distal end for communication with a proximal end of the elongate body, tissue approximating structure extendable from the elongate body and spaced proximally from the drainage aperture along the length of the elongate body. The device ... 10/26/06 - 20060241662 - Method for performing endoluminal fundoplication and apparatus for use in the method A method and device for performing endoluminal fundoplication are described. A device is inserted in the patient's stomach through the esophagus, including an unit adapted to grasp and pull a portion of the gastroesophageal junction into the stomach, and an unit adapted to move a portion of the fundus towards ... 10/26/06 - 20060241661 - Devices and methods for fastening tissue layers Endoscopic devices and methods used for fastening multiple tissue layers, such as, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device may include, for example, an elongated tubular member having a proximal end for extending outside of the body and a distal end for positioning proximate the multiple tissue ... 10/26/06 - 20060241660 - Anastomosis system with flexible shaft A surgical tool for performing anastomosis may include a handle and a tissue effector connected by a shaft, at least party of which may be flexible. The tissue effector may include a staple holder connected to an anvil. ... 10/26/06 - 20060241659 - Screw-device for anastomosis The present invention, the screw-device, is a mechanical device for anastomosing hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels, bowels and ureters. It is thus not restricted to (micro-)vessels. It can be used in every surgical operation dealing with anastomosis and bypass operations. It allows anastomosing end ... 10/12/06 - 20060229644 - Surgical instrument for invagination and fundoplication An endoscopic surgical instrument for deploying a two part fastener having a male fastener part and a female fastener part, includes a tube having a proximal end and a distal end. An end effector is coupled to said distal end of said tube and is configured to hold the male ... 10/12/06 - 20060229643 - Apparatus and method for performing a bypass procedure in a digestive system Surgical instrumentation and methods for performing a bypass procedure in a digestive system incorporate laparoscopic techniques to minimize surgical trauma to the patient. The instrumentation includes an outer guide member dimensioned for insertion and passage through an esophagus of a patient and defining an opening therein extending at least along ... 10/05/06 - 20060224169 - Harness and balloon catheter assembly and method for use in anastomosis procedures Disclosed is an instrument, assembly, and method for use in a procedure to effect anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. The instrument comprises a tube assembly having an end effector assembly operably supported thereby, where the end effector assembly includes a harness adapted to receive a ... 10/05/06 - 20060224168 - Anastomosis device Disclosed is an instrument for use in a procedure to effect anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy having a tube assembly, and an end effector assembly operably supported by the tube assembly. The end effector assembly includes a positioner assembly and an anchor driver assembly in ... 10/05/06 - 20060224167 - Anchors for use in anastomotic procedures Disclosed is an instrument for use in a procedure to effect anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy having a tube assembly, and an end effector assembly operably supported by the tube assembly, where the end effector assembly includes an anchor for insertion into and through the ... 10/05/06 - 20060224166 - Handle system and method for use in anastomotic procedures Disclosed is an instrument and method for use in a procedure to effect anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. The instrument comprises a tube assembly, and an end effector assembly operably supported thereby, where the end effector assembly includes a positioner assembly and an anchor driver ... 09/28/06 - 20060217748 - Method for hybrid gastro-jejunostomy Disclosed herein are methods for joining one piece to tissue to another piece of tissue. In one embodiment, the method can include inserting an applier device having an actuation portion into a first body lumen through a natural body orifice, forming a first opening in a first piece of tissue ... 09/21/06 - 20060212054 - Anastomosis device with separable section An anastomosis system may include a deployment tool and an anastomosis device, where the anastomosis device may include a first section restrained by the deployment tool, and at least one second section separable from the first section. ... 09/21/06 - 20060212053 - Extragastric minimally invasive methods and devices to treat obesity Disclosed are methods and apparatus for implantation into the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Deformable or inflatable anchors with a connector between are used to pull the walls of the organ together, or to implant devices in the wall of the organ. Also disclosed are surgical instruments ... 09/21/06 - 20060212052 - Esophageal stent Disclosed is an esophageal stent placed in a stenosed part of the esophagus having a flexible tube to prevent the reverse flow of gastric contents from the stomach is coupled to the lower end of the esophageal stent. The flexible tube has an inside membrane and an outside membrane adhered ... 09/14/06 - 20060206124 - Anastomosis instrument and method for performing same A surgical instrument for anastomosis of first and second blood vessels includes a housing having distal and proximal ends, a handle and a disposable loading unit removably mounted to the distal end of the housing. The loading unit includes upper and lower fastener support members having a passage defined therethrough ... 09/14/06 - 20060206123 - Device and method for establishing an artificial arterio-venous fistula A shunt rivet for implantation in the aorta and inferior vena cava to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and a method of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. ... 09/14/06 - 20060206122 - Anastomosis device and surgical tool actuation mechanism configurations The tissue approximating structures for the anastomosis devices of the invention preferably include two sets of approximating structures or tines spaced from each other along the length of a catheter body that can be extended and retracted from the catheter body. Each of the sets of tissue approximating structures is ... 09/14/06 - 20060206121 - Temporary seal and method for facilitating anastomosis Forming a proximal anastomosis on an aortic wall includes method and instrumentation and apparatus for forming an aortic puncture and inserting a fluid-impervious sealing element with a lateral flange and central stem into the vessel through the puncture. An anastomosis of a graft vessel over the puncture is partially completed ... 09/07/06 - 20060200178 - Anastomosis device catheter and sheath constructions The anastomosis devices of the invention advantageously provide reinforcement structures or components that increase the strength and/or flexibility of the device. These features can be especially beneficial to protect the integrity of the installation of the device within a patient to facilitate the healing process. These features may provide resistance ... 09/07/06 - 20060200177 - Method and apparatus for radical prostatectomy anastomosis including an anchor for engaging a body vessel and deployable sutures Apparatus for performing a surgical anastomosis include a sleeve, a tubular body (220) configured and adapted to be slidably received within the sleeve, a firing head operatively coupled to a distal end of the tubular body and defining a plurality of needle passages (228), a radially expandable anchor (230) configured ... 08/24/06 - 20060190019 - Stented anchoring of gastric space-occupying devices Gastric space occupying devices are provided that include a stent configured for deployment in the gastrointestinal tract of a patient, and in particular, for deployment in the esophagus or the stomach. Secured to the stent is an expandable member that is adapted to reside within the patient's stomach. When expanded, ... 08/24/06 - 20060190018 - Transoral endoscopic gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device having a guided tissue gripper A transoral gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device includes a tissue gripper which is guidable by one of a first and second member. The first and second members form a tissue shaper carried on a longitudinal member that shapes stomach tissue into the flap of a restored gastroesophageal flap valve. ... 08/10/06 - 20060178684 - Method and apparatus for supporting a surgical component The present invention relates generally to a surgical support apparatus and method for use in a surgical procedure. In particular, the present invention relates to devices and methods that provide support to a surgical component during attachment of the component during a surgical procedure. The various embodiments of the present ... 08/03/06 - 20060173473 - Endoscope comprising a longitudinally guided everting tube The present invention deals with an endoscope comprising an everting tube including a radially outer portion and a radially inner portion. The everting tube surrounds at least partly an endoscope shaft. Longitudinal guiding means which are engaged with each other are formed at each of the endoscope shaft and the ... 08/03/06 - 20060173472 - Gastric banding device A gastric banding device contains an expandable material. The expandable material may include, for example, a hydrogel material that expands when hydrated. The hydrogel material may include a single or multiple monolithic components, and/or may include hydrogel material in particulate form, such as hydrogel beads, microspheres, or powder. The gastric ... 07/27/06 - 20060167485 - Staple and anvil anastomosis system The present invention relates to new and useful apparatus, systems and methods for providing an effective tool for intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis of a graft vessel to a receiving blood vessel that is performed according to a minimally invasive procedure. The intraluminally directed vascular anastomosis does not require the interruption ... 07/20/06 - 20060161187 - Eversion resistant sleeves The invention relates to improved means for preventing eversion and subsequent obstruction of thin-walled, floppy gastrointestinal liners implanted in the digestive tract of an animal. The implantable devices include an anchor adapted for attachment within a natural body lumen and a thin-walled, floppy sleeve open at both ends and defining ... 07/20/06 - 20060161186 - Actuator for an implantable band An actuator having a variable internal volume is mechanically coupled to an adjustable implantable band so as to effect changes in the effective internal perimeter of the band. The actuator may be directly connected to the band, or be connected through a cable. Configurations of the actuator include a series ... 07/20/06 - 20060161185 - Methods and apparatus for transmitting force to an end effector over an elongate member Apparatus and methods for conveying or transmitting force or energy to a medical end effector coupled to a flexible or rigid shaft are described herein. One variation of such apparatus may be used to manipulate tissue and create a tissue fold and may generally comprise an elongate tubular member having ... 07/13/06 - 20060155313 - Integrated anastomosis tool and method An integrated anastomosis tool may be used to connect an end of a graft vessel to a side of a target vessel. The integrated anastomosis tool may include a vessel penetrating member configured to penetrate the side of the target vessel, a tubular anastomosis device configured to connect the end ... 07/13/06 - 20060155312 - Atraumatic delivery devices Methods and apparatus for delivering an implant device within the digestive system of an animal are presented. An delivery device includes an outer sheath, or container, for storing a proximal portion of the implant device. The outer sheath is moveable relative to the stored portion of the implant device to ... 07/13/06 - 20060155311 - Intragastric device for treating obesity An apparatus and method comprising at least one intragastric member or artificial bezoar made of a digestive-resistant or substantially indigestible material that is introduced into a gastric lumen of a mammal for the treatment of obesity. The intragastric member or artificial bezoar is typically at inserted into the gastric lumen ... 06/29/06 - 20060142791 - Anastomosis device and method An anastomosis device for use in coupling an end of a graft vessel to a side of a target vessel. The target vessel has an opening formed in a side wall thereof for insertion of the device. The device comprises a tubular member, at least a portion thereof being radially ... 06/29/06 - 20060142790 - Methods and devices to facilitate connections between body lumens Methods and devices to urge two gastrointestinal organs toward one another by penetrating through a first wall of a first gastrointestinal organ with an elongate structure comprising at least two expandable elements slideable along the elongate structure, penetrating through a second gastrointestinal organ with the elongate structure, expanding a first ... 06/29/06 - 20060142789 - Method and apparatus for augmentation of a sphincter A system and method for delivering one or more implantable members, such as metal coils, via an introducer member, such as an endoscopic needle, into a space created within the submucosal layers of the LES to augment and bulk the sphincter to improve compliance in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. ... 06/29/06 - 20060142788 - Blood vessel transecting and anastomosis Method and device for cutting a blood vessel using a cutting tool from within the blood vessel. A first cut portion of the blood vessel is fused to a second blood vessel to provide a flow channel therebetween. ... 06/22/06 - 20060135971 - System for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease A system for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is disclosed herein. A variety of tools, such as a shape-lockable endoscopic device, can be advanced trans-esophageally and into the stomach or through the stomach wall to access regions of the tissue in and around the gastroesophageal junction. Utilizing expandable tissue anchors, ... 06/15/06 - 20060129169 - Intravascular implants and methods of using the same An intravascular implant and methods of using the implant within the vasculature of the body, for example near a vascular aneurysm, are disclosed. The method of attaching a second implant, such as a vascular graft, to the intravascular implant is also disclosed. The implant can be made from an anchor, ... 06/08/06 - 20060122638 - Anchoring screw device The present invention, the ASD, is a mechanical device for anchoring hollow tube-like structures in the human body, such as blood vessels and ureters. It facilates positioning needles or catheters in blood vessels and it prevents those from dropping out of the vessel or from “wandering off” in the vessel. ... 06/01/06 - 20060116699 - Adhesive-based anastomosis method and system A method and system for performing anastomosis may use an anvil to control and support a tissue site during an anastomosis procedure involving tissue bonding techniques such as adhesive tissue bonding. Adhesive may be applied to mating surfaces of the graft and/or target vessels either before or after the vessels ... 06/01/06 - 20060116698 - Single sided transoral endoscopic gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device A transoral gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device includes a single hinge coupling an arm to a body between which stomach tissue is folded to form a restored gastroesophageal flap valve. The device includes a drive mechanism that imparts reciprocal movement to the arm relative to the body. The drive mechanism ... 06/01/06 - 20060116697 - Flexible transoral endoscopic gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device and method A transoral gastroesophageal flap valve restoration device has sufficient flexibility and dimension to be passed through the mouth, throat, and esophagus of a patient into the patient's stomach. The device includes a first member and a second member hingedly coupled to the first member. The first and second members are ... 05/25/06 - 20060111734 - Suture method A method for joining and holding closed a wound in bodily tissue, fastening junctions of wounds, tying off wounds, joining a foreign element to tissue, and altering the position of tissue using a barbed suture including sharp pointed ends. Each end of the suture includes barbs on that permit movement ... 05/25/06 - 20060111733 - Graft core for seal and suture anastomoses with devices and methods for percutaneous intraluminal excisional surgery (pies) Devices and methods are described for emplacing bypass grafts in any tubular tract in a mammalian body by natural or percutaneous entry and suturing intraluminally. A coronary bypass is used as the preferred embodiment. Prior art devices and methods for accomplishing this object are disclosed in patents but are not ... 05/18/06 - 20060106406 - Methods and devices for extravascular intervention The present invention relates to methods for treating an aneurysm or other vascular condition in a patient by implanting an extravascular intervention device to partially encircle a blood vessel, or portion thereof, having the vascular condition. The present invention also provides extravascular devices for use in treating patients with aneurysms ... 05/11/06 - 20060100648 - Method and device for interconnection of two tubular organs A method for interconnection of two tubular organs via an opening at one end of an end portion of a first organ and an aperture in a side wall of a second organ. The end portion is initially passed through a first passage of a first element until the end ... 04/20/06 - 20060085017 - Vascular graft A vascular graft for anastomosis of blood vessels or ducts comprises piercing means (3) for engaging an end portion (8/8′) of a blood vessel or prosthesis and means (6, 6′) for precisely guiding one or more piercing elements (3) to pierce the wall of the vessel or prosthesis to a ... 04/13/06 - 20060079917 - Non-circular compression anastomotic devices A compression anastomotic device for reconstruction of a tubular body lumen includes a pair of interconnectable open center compression rings or discs adapted to form a closed loop anastomotic ring in the reconstructed hollow lumen. The anastomotic ring defines an anastomotic plane, wherein the anastomotic ring is non-circular in plan ... 04/13/06 - 20060079916 - Body fluid cartridge exchange platform device An apparatus for establishing a re-usable, recurring, mechanical connection to an organ within a patient is provided. A body fluid cartridge exchange platform device includes a hollow cartridge platform housing with a first end having an opening. The platform housing can additionally have a second end with a second opening. ... 04/13/06 - 20060079915 - Temporary anastomotic seal and method Forming a proximal anastomosis on an aortic wall includes method and instrumentation and apparatus for forming an aortic puncture and inserting into the vessel through the puncture a fluid-impervious sealing element with a protruding retainer. An anastomosis of a graft vessel over the puncture is partially completed with the retainer ... 04/06/06 - 20060074440 - Method for implanting a fluid adjustable band A method for surgically implanting a fluid adjustable device within a body. The method uses the step of providing a fluid adjustable device having an elongated substantially flexible inflatable portion and an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to the inflatable portion. The method further involves changing the ... 04/06/06 - 20060074439 - Fluid adjustable band A surgically implantable fluid adjustable device, such as an adjustable gastric band, having an elongated substantially flexible inflatable portion, and an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to the inflatable portion. The device further includes a member for changing the shape of the device from a straight configuration ... 03/30/06 - 20060069401 - Fastener apparatus for tissue and methods of deployment and manufacture A device for connecting two tubular vessels together in a side-by-side or tangential manner is disclosed. The device has an annulus and at least one series of fingers connected to and extending away from the annulus. In the preferred embodiment there are two sets of fingers connected to and extending ... 03/30/06 - 20060069400 - Method and apparatus for anchoring implants Methods, devices and systems facilitate retention of a variety of therapeutic devices. Devices generally include an anchoring element, which has been designed to promote fibrotic ingrowth, and an anchored device, which has been designed to firmly engage the complementary region of the anchoring element. The anchoring element may be placed ... 03/23/06 - 20060064120 - Atraumatic gastrointestinal anchor The present invention relates to methods and articles for anchoring within a natural bodily lumen. An anchor is adapted to provide differing radially-outward forces along its length, a securing force and a transitional force. Production of these forces can be controlled by varying a physical property of the anchor, such ... 03/23/06 - 20060064119 - Vascular anastomosis systems Devices and methods are described herein for implanting a connector to provide an anastomotic connection at a graft/host vessel junction. ... 03/09/06 - 20060052803 - Graft implant method A method for implanting an end portion of a graft within the body of a patient during a bypass grafting procedure is disclosed. The body has a circulatory system which includes a femoral artery and an aorta. The method includes the steps of (i) making an incision in the body ... 02/23/06 - 20060041264 - Electroactive polymer actuated medical devices The present invention is directed to novel apparatus for use in medical procedures relating to tubular body fluid conduits. According to a first aspect of the invention, a filter apparatus is provided for delivery over a guidewire within a tubular body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The filter apparatus ... 02/16/06 - 20060036268 - Surgical stapling device with tissue tensioner A circular stapling device particularly suited for surgical treatment of internal hemorrhoids is provided. The stapling device includes a distal head portion having an anvil and a shell assembly. A tissue tensioner device including a tissue engagement member is movably positioned between the anvil and the shell assembly and is ... 02/16/06 - 20060036267 - Methods and apparatus for performing malabsorptive bypass procedures within a patient's gastro-intestinal lumen Methods and apparatus for performing malabsorptive bypass procedures within a patient's gastrointestinal lumen are described comprising, for example, gastroenterostomy procedures that are preferably performed in an endoscopic or laparoscopic fashion. Anastomosis between the patient's stomach and intestine allows food to bypass at least a portion of the patient's stomach and/or ... 02/09/06 - 20060030869 - Adhesive anastomosis connection system A method of performing an anastomosis, comprising, juxtaposing two blood vessels to be anastomosed using an juxtaposition device, to a desired configuration in which at least one vessel is an end vessel; applying an adhesive to said vessels while they are in said configuration, said adhesive being sufficient to ensure ... 02/02/06 - 20060025790 - Operation element, operation set and method for use thereof This invention provides an operation element for use in by-pass surgery, comprising a ring shaped element having windings, preferably at least one-and-a-half winding, at least partly of wire material in close proximity, provided with at least one sharpened end. ... 02/02/06 - 20060025789 - Methods and devices for tissue reconfiguration A method includes advancing an apparatus having an elongated member transorally into the stomach. The apparatus includes a distal end effector having first and second members configured to engage tissue. The first and second members are movable relatively toward one another generally in a first plane. The method includes moving ... 02/02/06 - 20060025788 - Anastomotic leg arrangement A leg compacting system for compacting inwards a group of legs (228) of an anastomotic connector towards a central location thereof, comprising, a coupler for coupling to a delivery system on which said connector is mounted; and a plurality of leg confiners (820), said leg confiners (820) configured to selectively ... 01/26/06 - 20060020278 - Gastric retaining devices and methods Methods, devices and systems facilitate gastric retention of a variety of therapeutic devices. devices generally include a support portion for preventing the device from passing through the pyloric valve or esophagus wherein a retaining member may optionally be included on the distal end of the positioning member for further maintaining ... 01/26/06 - 20060020277 - Gastric reshaping devices and methods Gastric volume of a patient is reduced by deploying an endoscope into a stomach through the esophagus. A plurality of anterior anchors are affixed to the anterior wall of the stomach. The anterior anchors are distributed along an anterior line of the stomach wall beginning near the cardia region and ... 01/26/06 - 20060020276 - Apparatus and methods for achieving prolonged maintenance of gastrointestinal tissue folds Apparatus and methods are provided for achieving prolonged maintenance of gastrointestinal (“GI”) tissue folds. The apparatus and methods are adapted to form, secure, approximate and promote healing of tissue folds. Such healing may comprise remodeling the tissue folds along region(s) of opposing tissue contact to facilitate prolonged maintenance of the ... 01/05/06 - 20060004394 - Double-ended conduit with graded locking sleeves An apparatus for joining two vessels in end-to-end anastomosis comprises a hollow tubular conduit having two ends, and a pair of opposing locking sleeves disposed along an outer surface of the conduit and at least partially moveable thereover. At least one of the conduit ends may include a grasping member, ... 01/05/06 - 20060004393 - Percutaneous anastomosis connection system A system for providing an end-to-end anastomosis connection between two vessels. The system comprises first and second hollow tubes. Each of the tubes has a first end that is attachable to a free end of a separate one of the two vessels, and a second end that comprises a connector. ... 01/05/06 - 20060004392 - Anastomosis clamp A clamp for use in joining two vessels in end-to-end anastomosis. The clamp comprises a clamp body comprising opposing clamp members joined by a hinge. The clamp members are pivotable along the hinge to selectively maneuver the clamp between an open position and a closed position. Each of the opposing ... 01/05/06 - 20060004391 - Means for connecting blood vessels (connector of blood vessels, grafts and/or prostheses) The vessel connecting means or the connector for surgically connecting two vessels together comprises a tubular body having a smaller diameter in the center region than at the ends and has at least two penetrations through which pairs of circular surgical needles are inserted. The connector provides a blood-tight connection ... 12/29/05 - 20050288693 - Connector, applicator and method for mechanically connecting hollow structures, in particular small blood vessels The invention relates to a connector, applicator and method for mechanically connecting hollow structures, in particular small blood vessels, in order to make an anastomosis. The connector incorporates various features to create a reliable engagement with the vessel walls to make a good connection thereof. The connector comprises knife members ... 12/22/05 - 20050283173 - Angled anastomosis device, tools and method of using Anastomosis devices, tools and methods of performing angled sutureless anastomosis. Devices provided are adapted to be oriented at an acute angle to a host vessel or organ, thereby orienting a graft to be anastomosed to the host by the same angle. The device maintains the angular orientation as it is ... 12/22/05 - 20050283172 - Method of assembling an adjustable band A method of assembling a surgically implantable fluid adjustable device. The device has an elongated substantially air impermeable flexible inflatable portion, an elongated flexible and substantially inextensible band portion attached to the inflatable portion, and a catheter tube in fluid communication with the inflatable portion. The catheter tube has a ... 12/15/05 - 20050277966 - Compressible tissue anchor assemblies Apparatus & methods for optimizing anchoring force are described herein. In securing tissue folds, over-compression of the tissue directly underlying the anchors is avoided by utilizing tissue anchors having expandable arms configured to minimize contact area between the anchor and tissue. When the anchor is in its expanded configuration, a ... 12/15/05 - 20050277965 - Devices for arterio-venous fistula creation Devices are disclosed for the formation of arterio-venous fistula creation. Embodiments include a femoral access approach to the creation of an Aorta-caval fistula at the bifurcation of the Aorta and the Inferior Vena Cava; an apparatus for the creation, modification and maintenance of a fistula; and a method of supplying ... 12/15/05 - 20050277964 - Methods for arterio-venous fistula creation Methods are disclosed for the formation of arterio-venous fistula creation. Embodiments include a femoral access approach to the creation of an Aorta-caval fistula at the bifurcation of the Aorta and the Inferior Vena Cava; an apparatus for the creation, modification and maintenance of a fistula; and a method of supplying ... 12/15/05 - 20050277963 - Gastric bypass band and surgical method An inventive method for performing gastric bypass surgery and a gastric bypass band that is used in conjunction with the surgical method is disclosed. The inventive method involves separating a top portion of the stomach along with the esophagus from the remainder of the stomach, and re-connecting the separated portion ... 12/15/05 - 20050277962 - Introducer device and method for delivering a medical instrument to a target in vivo site An introducer and a medical instrument that is delivered to a target in vivo site, the combination including a medical instrument having an open end exposing a hollow interior, and an introducer including a tail portion releasably joined to the open end of the medical instrument, a blunt tapered lead ... 12/08/05 - 20050273121 - Anastomosis member for anastomosis of blood vessels and anastomosis method using the anastomosis member An anastomosis member has a generally cylindrical body comprising a plate member to be brought into contact with first and second blood vessels. The plate member is arranged in contact with the first and the second blood vessels at an anastomosed site where the first and the second blood vessels ... 12/01/05 - 20050267499 - Method and apparatus for modifying the exit orifice of a satiation pouch A prosthetic device is described that is positionable within the gastro-esophageal junction region of a patient. The prosthetic device includes a proximal opening and a distal orifice that is adjustable in size prior to and/or following implantation. During use, the prosthetic device is attached to tissue of the gastro-esophageal junction ... 12/01/05 - 20050267498 - Tissue everting device and method A device for everting an end of a hollow tissue structure may include a mandrel and a collar proximal to the mandrel. The mandrel may be elastomeric and deformable. At least one of the collar and the mandrel may be movable relative to the other. Deformation of the mandrel everts ... 12/01/05 - 20050267497 - Leak-resistant anastomosis A graft for a surgical procedure includes a graft body; and a double-layered section attached to the graft body, wherein the double-layered section is configured to sandwich a target to be joined with the graft. A method for implanting a graft includes providing the graft having a double-layered section attached ... 12/01/05 - 20050267496 - Pressure powered anastomotic system A fluid-based anastomosis system, including a body, a fluid power source, an actuator powered by said source and at least two elements coupled to said actuator and adapted to perform at least two different relative motions, responsive to serial powering of said actuator. ... 11/24/05 - 20050261712 - Restrictive and/or obstructive implant for inducing weight loss Described herein is a system for inducing weight loss in a patient, which comprises an extragastric space occupier positionable in contact with an exterior surface of a stomach wall to form an inward protrusion of wall into the stomach, and a retention device positionable in contact with the wall to ... 11/24/05 - 20050261711 - Treatment method and endoscope apparatus According to a treatment method of the present invention, an anterior wall of stomach and a posterior wall of stomach are pulled to each other, and a part of an inner surface of the anterior wall and a part of an inner surface of the posterior wall are joined to ... 11/10/05 - 20050251179 - Method for end-to-end anastomosis A method for performing anastomosis connects two tissue structures, such as blood vessels, end-to-end. At least two flaps may be created at the end of each tissue structure. Each flap of one tissue structure may be brought into contact with a corresponding flap of the other tissue structure. The corresponding ... 11/10/05 - 20050251178 - Hooked rod delivery system for use in minimally invasive surgery A delivery system for use in minimally invasive surgery that is made up of a substantially cylindrical hollow sleeve and a hooked deployment rod adapted to slide within the hollow sleeve is provided. The inventive delivery system serves to protect and pass anastomotic devices such as self-closing surgical devices (e.g., ... 11/10/05 - 20050251177 - Apparatus and methods for rapid deployment of tissue anchors Apparatus and methods for rapid deployment of tissue anchors are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member and has a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member pivotably coupled to the lower jaw member. A reconfigurable launch tube is ... 11/10/05 - 20050251176 - System for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease A system for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is disclosed herein. A variety of tools, such as a shape-lockable endoscopic device, can be advanced trans-esophageally and into the stomach or through the stomach wall to access regions of the tissue in and around the gastroesophageal junction. Utilizing expandable tissue anchors, ... 11/10/05 - 20050251175 - Anchors for use in attachment of bladder tissues to pelvic floor tissues following a prostatectomy Embodiments for an anchor for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy are disclosed. The anchor may comprise a shaft with a lodging structure. Alternative embodiments may include a penetration limiting structure, a driver interface proximate to a rearward end, a forward end ... 11/10/05 - 20050251174 - Method and instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly further comprising substantially coaxially situated and relatively longitudinally movable tubes, supporting and operating an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following ... 11/10/05 - 20050251173 - Method and instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The method disclosed may be used following a prostatectomy, and may comprise inserting an instrument into the bladder lumen through incisions in the abdomen and bladder wall; using an end effector thereon to urge the bladder wall to the pelvic floor and align the openings of the bladder and urethra, ... 11/10/05 - 20050251172 - Device for alternately holding, or effecting relative longitudinal movement, of members of a medical instrument The disclosed device can hold, or effect relative longitudinal movement between, two members of a medical instrument, such as an instrument used for fastening two hollow organs together. The device may comprise a handle member having a longitudinal guide defining a line of travel and a longitudinal groove having a ... 11/10/05 - 20050251171 - Method and instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The method disclosed may be used following a prostatectomy may comprise inserting an instrument having an end effector into the bladder lumen via the urethra; using the end effector to urge the bladder wall to the pelvic floor and drive an anchor through the bladder wall into the pelvic floor, ... 11/10/05 - 20050251170 - Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. In one embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner ... 11/10/05 - 20050251169 - Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. In one embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner ... 11/10/05 - 20050251168 - Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. In one embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner ... 11/10/05 - 20050251167 - Instrument for effecting anastomosis of respective tissues defining two body lumens The instrument disclosed may comprise a tube assembly supporting an end effector that may be adapted for insertion into and through the urethra, and adapted for use in effecting the anastomosis of a patient's bladder and urethra following a prostatectomy. In one embodiment the end effector may comprise a positioner ... 11/10/05 - 20050251166 - Tissue manipulation and securement system Tissue manipulation and securement systems are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member and has a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member pivotably coupled to the lower jaw member. A reconfigurable launch tube is also pivotably coupled to ... 11/10/05 - 20050251165 - Tissue manipulation and securement system Tissue manipulation and securement systems are described herein. A tissue manipulation assembly is pivotably coupled to the distal end of a tubular member and has a lower jaw member and an upper jaw member pivotably coupled to the lower jaw member. A reconfigurable launch tube is also pivotably coupled to ... 11/10/05 - 20050251164 - Devices and methods for performing avascular anastomosis A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis. including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first ... 11/10/05 - 20050251163 - Vascular anastomosis systems Devices and methods are described herein for implanting a connector to provide an anastomotic connection at a graft/host vessel junction. ... 11/10/05 - 20050251162 - Apparatus and methods for manipulating and securing tissue Apparatus and methods for manipulating and securing tissue are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably disposed through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via ... 11/10/05 - 20050251161 - Needle assembly for tissue manipulation Needle assemblies for tissue manipulation are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably disposed through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via a helical member, ... 11/10/05 - 20050251160 - Apparatus for manipulating and securing tissue Apparatus for manipulating and securing tissue are described herein. In creating tissue folds within the body of a patient, a tissue manipulation assembly may generally have an elongate tubular member, an engagement member slidably disposed through the tubular member and a distal end adapted to engage tissue via a helical ... 11/10/05 - 20050251159 - Methods and apparatus for grasping and cinching tissue anchors Methods and apparatus for grasping a suture and cinching and/or locking a tissue anchor are provided. In one variation, a tube is provided having a lumen and a resilient member that obstructs the lumen. A grasper may be advanced coaxially through the lumen, such that it reversibly displaces the resilient ... 11/10/05 - 20050251158 - Methods and apparatus for performing endoluminal gastroplasty The present invention provides methods and apparatus for endoluminally performing gastroplasty. In one variation, the apparatus comprises a sizing tube, and a steerable guide that may be reversibly disposed within the sizing tube. In another variation, the sizing tube and steerable guide are integrated into a single device. In one ... 11/10/05 - 20050251157 - Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched ... 11/10/05 - 20050251156 - Tool memory-based software upgrades for robotic surgery Robotic devices, systems, and methods for use in robotic surgery and other robotic applications, and/or medical instrument devices, systems, and methods includes both a reusable processor and a limited-use robotic tool or medical treatment probe. A memory the limited-use component includes machine readable code with data and/or programming instructions to ... 11/10/05 - 20050251155 - Method and apparatus for anastomosis Apparatus and methods for performing a surgical anastomotic procedure are disclosed herein. Apparatus according to the present disclosure include at least one fastener including a first fastener portion having an anchoring leg portion, a second fastener portion including an anchoring leg portion, wherein the first and second fastener portions are ... 11/03/05 - 20050245946 - Surgical connector systems and methods of use A system and method of use for effecting the bypass or other anastomosis, connection, or port in a portion of a native blood vessel, duct, lumen or other tubular organ within the body of a living being. The system includes a connector assembly and a deployment instrument for carrying the ... 11/03/05 - 20050245945 - Apparatus and methods for forming and securing gastrointestinal tissue folds Apparatus and methods are provided for forming a gastrointestinal tissue fold by engaging tissue at a first tissue contact point and moving the first tissue contact point from a position initially distal to, or in line with, a second tissue contact point to a position proximal of the second contact ... 10/27/05 - 20050240205 - Medical grafting methods and apparatus Methods and apparatus for delivering and installing a new length of tubing between two sections of a patient's existing body organ tubing and at least partly outside of that existing structure. For example, the new length of tubing may be for the purpose of providing the patient with a coronary ... 10/20/05 - 20050234483 - Unitary anastomosis device An anastomosis device may include an outer loop and an inner loop connected to and substantially concentric with the inner loop. The outer loop and the inner loop may be connected by at least one hinge. At least one of the outer loop and the inner loop may be movable ... 10/20/05 - 20050234482 - Transconduit perfusion catheter Methods and devices for perfusing a blood vessel during the entire course of an end-to-side or end-to-end anastomosis procedure. One method can be used to form an end-to-side anastomosis of a saphenous vein graft to a coronary artery during an off-pump, beating heart, coronary artery bypass graft. In this example, ... 10/13/05 - 20050228415 - Methods and devices for percutaneous, non-laparoscopic treatment of obesity Disclosed are methods and devices to apply therapies to the walls of an organ such as the stomach. Visualization means and access means are disclosed as are devices and apparatus which can be used to perform the disclosed procedures and methods. ... 10/13/05 - 20050228414 - Apparatus and method of use of a circular surgical stapler A method and apparatus for removing a circumferential portion of a hollow body organ from a patient with a circular stapling instrument. The instrument is provided with a vacuum tubing in communication with an inner chamber within the head assembly of the stapler. A negative pressure is drawn through the ... 10/13/05 - 20050228413 - Automated transluminal tissue targeting and anchoring devices and methods A tissue penetrating device for endoscopy or endosonography-guided transluminal interventions using an automated spring-loaded mechanism is taught. Various modifications and uses including tissue anchoring, affixing, and creating an anastomosis are explained. ... 10/13/05 - 20050228412 - Pediatric atresia magnets A medical system for approximating the esophageal sacs in an infant afflicted with esophageal atresia. The medical device includes an esophageal catheter and a gastric catheter. The distal end of the esophageal catheter, which includes a magnetic tip, is passed through the esophagus to the upper esophageal sac. The distal ... 10/13/05 - 20050228411 - Method and apparatus for anastomosis including annular joining member Apparatus and methods for performing a surgical anastomotic procedure are disclosed herein. Apparatus according to the present disclosure include a tubular body having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a longitudinal axis, the tubular body including an expandable anchor provided near the distal end thereof and an ... 10/13/05 - 20050228410 - Assebly comprising a stabiliser and an instrument to be positioned in or around a passage surrounded by body tissue An assembly includes a stabiliser and an instrument to be positioned in or around a passage surrounded by body tissue, in particular vascular tissue. The stabiliser is provided with one or more suction nozzles running in the shape of a loop, which nozzles can be operationally connected to suction elements ... 10/13/05 - 20050228409 - Device for anastomosis The device includes a tubular element (2) having a first end (2a) and a second end (2b). The tubular element (2) bears, in proximity of at least one of the first end (2a) and the second end (2b), a plurality of slender elements (3) which project in an outwards direction. ... 10/06/05 - 20050222592 - Intra-gastric fastening devices Intra-gastric fastening devices are disclosed herein. Expandable devices that are inserted into the stomach of the patient are maintained within by anchoring or otherwise fixing the expandable devices to the stomach walls. Such expandable devices, like inflatable balloons, have tethering regions for attachment to the one or more fasteners which ... 09/29/05 - 20050216043 - Stented end graft vessel device for anastomosis and related methods for percutaneous placement Fluid communication between vessels is obtained by joining a vessel with a graft vessel in an end-to-side anastomosis at one end of the graft vessel and by joining another vessel in a side-to-side anastomosis at the other end of the graft vessel. A compression ring device and a concentrically configured ... 09/22/05 - 20050209614 - Anastomosis apparatus and methods with computer-aided, automated features The present invention provides an apparatus and method for performing precision, positive, and permanent anastomosis of blood vessels which makes use of miniature appliance/applicators that execute the anastomosis procedures under the control of the surgeon and the surgical team. The appliance/applicators are constructed in various sizes and configurations to accommodate ... 09/15/05 - 20050203551 - Method for performing a coronary artery bypass graft procedure A method for performing a coronary artery bypass graft procedure on a patient to connect a bypass vessel to a target vessel includes the steps of creating an opening in the patient that communicates with the thoracic cavity of the patient; providing a bypass vessel having a lumen and at ... 09/08/05 - 20050197664 - Suturing means for connecting a tubular vascular prosthesis to a blood vessel in the body in addition to branch means, a vascular prosthesis, a device for inserting and suturing a vascular prosthesis in the body, and a vascular prosthesis system Suturing elements for connecting a vascular prosthesis to a blood vessel include an internal, substantially annular body intended to be received in the blood vessel in addition to an external annular body intended to lie clampingly on an outer wall of the blood vessel at least practically at the location ... 09/01/05 - 20050192604 - Methods and devices for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel and a source of blood Devices and methods for placing a conduit in fluid communication with a target vessel to communicate the target vessel with a source of blood. A conduit is coupled to the target vessel by first and second securing components that compress or sandwich the vessel wall. The conduit may be preshaped ... 09/01/05 - 20050192603 - Extravascular anastomotic components and methods for forming magnetic anastomoses Methods and devices using magnetic force to form an anastomosis between 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 such attachment means may be used in practicing some aspects of the invention. Magnetic anastomotic components may be ... 09/01/05 - 20050192602 - Method and apparatus for anastomosis including an anchoring sleeve Apparatus for performing a surgical anastomosis include a tubular body (102) having an onion portion (114) formed near the distal end of the tubular body. The apparatus includes a sleeve (104) having a radius sized and dimensioned to slidably receive the tubular body therein. The apparatus includes a plunger assembly ... 08/25/05 - 20050187568 - Devices and methods for closing a patent foramen ovale with a coil-shaped closure device A patent foramen ovale closure device and method are provided. The device is deployed at the foramen ovale to secure the septum primum and septum secundum together, thus sealing the patent foramen ovale. In one embodiment, the closure device is a coil that is delivered through the septum secundum and ... 08/18/05 - 20050182431 - Tool and method for minimally invasive bypass surgery A minimally-invasive coronary artery bypass graft procedure may be performed with a splittable proximal anastomosis tool. A distal anastomosis tool may be used as well, where that distal anastomosis tool may include a staple holder having two spaced-apart arms, staples detachably held by the staple holder, and an anvil connected ... 08/18/05 - 20050182430 - Anastomosis device and method An anastomosis ring for interconnecting ends of living vessels in apposition of the ring having a tubular body with an annular wall surrounding a hollow bore. A plurality of impaling projections are provided at one end of the tubular member and a plurality of impaling projections are provided at the ... 08/18/05 - 20050182429 - Organ connecting device and method for using the device An organ anastomosing apparatus is provided with a flexible guide wire 4 suitable to be inserted into an organ, a first magnet 2 in a disc shape provided with a lateral through hole 2b so as to slidably insert the guide wire 4, a tube 3 pushing the first magnet ... 08/04/05 - 20050171565 - Anastomosis system utilizing an access port A tool used in the performance of an anastomosis procedure between a graft vessel and a target vessel, where that anastomosis procedure utilizes at least one surgical tool, may include an access system that has a port and a seal connected to the port. The seal may substantially prevent loss ... 08/04/05 - 20050171564 - Method and apparatus for radical prostatectomy anastomosis Apparatus (100) for performing a surgical anastomosis include a tubular body (102) having an expandable anchor (114) operatively coupled near a distal end thereof. The apparatus further includes a sleeve (104) slidably received about the tubular body. The sleeve has an expandable anchor operatively coupled near a distal end thereof. ... 08/04/05 - 20050171563 - Method and apparatus for anastomosis including an expandable anchor The present disclosure relates a device for joining a first body vessel to a second body vessel, including an inner member having a distal end portion and defining a longitudinal axis, an outer member defining a lumen dimensioned to receive the inner member therein, and a radially expandable anchor disposed ... 07/28/05 - 20050165428 - Absorable surgical structure A surgical structure includes a solid, biologically compatible material that dissolves in a physiologically functioning vessel within a few hours or days. A surgical structure as detailed herein facilitates the joinder of vessels with tissue adhesives and other surgically acceptable closures and is formed of solid physiologic saline, block copolymers ... 07/28/05 - 20050165427 - Vessel sealing devices A device for temporarily sealing an opening in a blood vessel is provided. The device comprises a cutting mechanism for creating an opening in a blood vessel and a seal for sealing the opening in the blood vessel. The seal is delivered through an inner lumen of a tool body ... 07/28/05 - 20050165426 - Method and apparatus for anastomosis including annular joining member Apparatus method for performing surgical anastomotic procedures are disclosed herein. The apparatus for performing the surgical anastomotic procedure includes a tubular sleeve defining an axial lumen therethrough, a positioning tube defining an axial lumen therethrough, an expansion assembly having a tubular body and an expandable tip operatively coupled to a ... 07/14/05 - 20050154406 - Method for anastomosing vessels A method for connecting a graft vessel to a target vessel, each vessel having a wall surrounding a lumen, may include providing a connector holder, associating an end of the graft vessel with the connector holder, positioning the connector holder outside of the lumen of the target vessel, outside the ... 07/07/05 - 20050149079 - Arrangement and method for vascular anastomosis A method for implementing vascular anastomosis in the attachment of a graft vessel to a target vessel such as a coronary artery, and subsequently creating a passageway between the vessels in order to establish fluid flow communication therebetween. Further is to the provision of novel devices which are utilized in ... 07/07/05 - 20050149078 - Trocar for use in deploying an anastomosis device and method of performing anastomosis An apparatus for performing anastomosis between a graft vessel and a target vessel may include a trocar that may create an opening in the target vessel. At least part of the trocar may be expandable to allow an anastomosis device to pass through the distal end thereof. The apparatus may ... 07/07/05 - 20050149077 - Devices and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis A system for performing an end-to-side vascular anastomosis including an anastomosis device, an application instrument and methods for performing a vascular anastomosis. The system is applicable for performing an anastomosis between a vascular graft and the ascending aorta in coronary artery bypass surgery, particularly in port-access CABG surgery. A first ... 07/07/05 - 20050149076 - Device for end-to-side anastomosis A device for forming an end-to-side anastomosis of blood vessels or ducts includes a first engagement structure (7) for engaging an end portion (2) of a blood vessel or of a prosthesis, a second engagement structure (35) for stably engaging a side portion (4) of the blood vessel or prosthesis, ... 07/07/05 - 20050149075 - Device and method for anastomosis A device for forming an anastomosis of blood vessels or ducts comprises: first and second engagement structures (7, 10; 35) for respectively engaging a first end portion (2) of a blood vessel (1) or of a prosthesis and a second end or side portion (4, 4′) of the blood vessel ... 07/07/05 - 20050149074 - Apparatus for endoscopic repair of the lower esophageal sphincter The present invention includes a method and apparatus for adhering tissue to one another. In an embodiment of the present invention the two tissues to be joined, for example the lower esophagus and the fundus of the stomach, are first placed adjacent to one another. Next a first restraint is ... 07/07/05 - 20050149073 - Mechanisms and methods used in the anastomosis of biological conduits An anastomotic connector for biological conduits comprises a bio-compatible body having an inner surface contour for attaching an outer surface of a biological conduit therein. In another aspect, the present invention is a method of extravascular anastomosis of at least one biological conduit. The method comprises attaching an exterior surface ... 07/07/05 - 20050149072 - Devices and methods for tissue invagination Surgical devices and methods used for invaginating tissue during, for example, an endoscopic fundoplication procedure, are disclosed. The device includes an elongated tube having a proximal end configured to extend outside of the body and a distal end configured to extend proximate the tissue to be invaginated, and a distal ... 07/07/05 - 20050149071 - Anastomosis device, tools and method of using Anastomosis devices, tools and methods of performing sutureless anastomosis. ... 06/30/05 - 20050143764 - Medical grafting connectors and fasteners A body tissue graft for use in a patient includes a frame structure made of a first elastic material, a covering of a second elastic material on the frame structure, the covering substantially filling openings in the frame structure, and a connector connected to the frame structure. Projections are secured ... 06/30/05 - 20050143763 - Device and method for intralumenal anastomosis An anastomosis device formed from a Shape Memory Alloy (SME) wire that is annealed into a tight coil (e.g., flat coil, helical coil, cylindrical coil) that is subsequently substantially straightened (e.g., straight, longitudinally stretched spring-like shape) for being constrained within an elongate member of an anastomosis introducer instrument. After positioning ... 06/23/05 - 20050137614 - System and method for connecting implanted conduits Methods and devices are disclosed for connecting implantable body fluid conduits, such as catheters and grafts for AV shunts. A connector with thin connector walls at the lumen openings provides a connecting lumen that is close to flush with the lumens of the attached conduits. A tapered, smooth walled connector ... 06/16/05 - 20050131432 - Device and method for performing multiple anastomoses Methods and devices for creating a seal in a vessel for performing multiple anastomoses. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel ... 06/02/05 - 20050119676 - Applier having automated release of surgical device In accordance with the present invention there is provided an applier for a surgical device and method that provides automated ejection of the device and gives the surgeon use of the applier with one operative control. The applier includes a handle, a tube movable relative to the handle, and an ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |