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US6206913B1
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Method and system for attaching a graft to a blood vessel
Assignee: Aesdex LLC
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Filing: 1998-08-12
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Granted: 2001-03-27
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Expires: 2018-08-12
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
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:58
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: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An anastomosis stent assembly for connecting one end of a graft vessel to a target vessel, comprising: a) an outer flange configured to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of the target vessel, having a body defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; and b) an inner flange connectable to the outer flange, having a body defining an openings and being configured to be positioned adjacent an inner surface of the target vessel, to provide fluid communication between a lumen of the graft vessel and a lumen of the target vessel, wherein the inner flange is separable from the graft vessel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An anastomosis stent assembly for connecting one end of a graft vessel to a target vessel, comprising: a) an outer flange configured to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of the target vessel, having a body defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; and b) an inner flange connectable to the outer flange, having a body defining an openings and being configured to be positioned adjacent an inner surface of the target vessel, to provide fluid communication between a lumen of the graft vessel and a lumen of the target vessel, wherein the inner flange is separable from the graft vessel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein the inner flange is configured to connect to the outer flange to form a channel between a lumen of the graft vessel and a lumen of the target vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent of claim 2 wherein the inner flange is configured to be insertable into an incision in the target vessel which in part defines the channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The stent of claim 3 wherein the inner flange has a folded configuration with a profile to facilitate insertion of the flange into the target vessel, and an unfolded configuration with a profile larger than the profile of the folded configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The stent of claim 3 wherein the inner flange further includes at least one connecting member to connect to the outer flange, configured to extend through the incision in the target vessel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The stent of claim 5 wherein the connecting member comprises at least one prong configured to engage the outer flange and connect the inner and outer flanges together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stent of claim 6 wherein the outer flange has at least one opening configured to receive a prong on the inner flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The stent of claim 7 wherein the prong receiving opening is configured to prevent withdrawl of the prong.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein the inner flange is configured to be connected to the outer flange, so that a compressive force is applied to the graft vessel against the outer surface of the target vessel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein the opening in the inner flange and the opening in the outer flange are substantially centrally located thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein the inner flange has a length that is not greater than a length of the outer flange.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein the inner and outer flanges are substantially oblong.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The stent of claim 12 wherein the opening in the inner flange and the opening in the outer flange are substantially oblong.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein at least one of the inner and outer flanges has an arcuate shape in cross-section to conform to the target vessel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
154 words
An implanted anastomosis stent for connecting one end of a graft vessel to a target vessel at an incision in a wall of the target vessel, comprising a) an outer flange configured to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of the target vessel, having a body defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; b) a graft vessel with an inner surface and an outer surface, extending within and everting out of the opening of the flange body so that the graft vessel outer surface is adjacent to the flange body and the graft vessel inner surface is adjacent to an outer surface of the target vessel; and c) an inner flange having a body defining an opening, adjacent an inner surface of the target vessel and connected to the outer flange to provide fluid communication between a lumen of the graft vessel and a lumen of the target vessel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
154 words
An implanted anastomosis stent for connecting one end of a graft vessel to a target vessel at an incision in a wall of the target vessel, comprising a) an outer flange configured to be positioned adjacent an outer surface of the target vessel, having a body defining an opening configured to receive the end of the graft vessel; b) a graft vessel with an inner surface and an outer surface, extending within and everting out of the opening of the flange body so that the graft vessel outer surface is adjacent to the flange body and the graft vessel inner surface is adjacent to an outer surface of the target vessel; and c) an inner flange having a body defining an opening, adjacent an inner surface of the target vessel and connected to the outer flange to provide fluid communication between a lumen of the graft vessel and a lumen of the target vessel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The implanted stent of claim 15 wherein the graft vessel is further everted about the body of the outer flange.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
The implanted stent of claim 15 wherein the inner flange is connected to the outer flange by a connecting member on the inner flange extending through the incision in the target vessel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The implanted stent of claim 17 wherein the connecting member comprises at least one prong extending through a wall of the graft vessel and through the outer flange body.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The stent of claim 1 , wherein the outer flange is configured to receive and secure an end of the graft vessel everted around the inner flange.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
38 words
The stent of claim 1 wherein the inner flange is connectable to the outer flange by a plurality of prongs and prong receiving openings and wherein the prong receiving openings are configured to prevent withdrawal of the prongs.
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