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Integrated anastomosis system
Assignee: Aesdex LLC
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Filing: 2002-01-23
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Granted: 2006-04-18
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Expires: 2022-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A single integrated tool is used both to create an opening in a vessel wall and deploy an anastomosis device into that opening, thereby simplifying an anastomosis procedure such as a coronary artery bypass graft procedure. The creation of the opening and deployment of the anastomosis device may be actuated with a single control.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaime S. Vargas
- 👤 Stephen A. Yencho
- 👤 James T. Nielsen
- 👤 Brendan M. Donohoe
- 👤 Theodore M. Bender
- 👤 Brian R. DuBois
- 👤 Scott O. Chamness
- 👤 Nathan H. White
- 👤 Gregory B. Arcenio
- 👤 Heather L. Klaubert
- 👤 Russell C. Mead, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-30 07:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/32; A61B17/3205; A61B17/32053; A61B17/12; A61B17/12009; A61B17/12013; A61B17/11; A61B17/115; A61B10/00; A61B10/02; A61B2010/0208; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00247; A61B2017/00252; A61B2017/00969; A61B2017/1103; A61B2017/1107; A61B2017/1135; A61B2017/320064; A61B17/34; A61B2017/348; A61B2017/3482; A61B2017/349; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/92; A61B2017/922; A61B2017/924; A61B2017/925; A61B2017/927; A61B2017/928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 50
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; a seal housing within which both said first mechanism and said second mechanism travel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; a seal housing within which both said first mechanism and said second mechanism travel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism are located outside the lumen of the graft vessel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , wherein said single control is a knob.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 3 , wherein said knob is rotated in a single direction to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , further comprising a cam cylinder connected to said single control, said cam cylinder including at least one cam path.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 5 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism each include at least one cam follower configured to engage at least one said cam path on said cam cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 5 , further comprising a safety switch configured to selectively engage said cam cylinder to prevent substantial rotation of said cam cylinder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 5 , further comprising a casing at least partially enclosing said first mechanism and said second mechanism, wherein said cam cylinder is located at least partially within said casing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 8 , wherein said casing includes a stop defined thereon, and wherein said cam cylinder includes a notch configured to engage said stop.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , wherein at least a part of said first mechanism is moved along a first axis to create the opening in the vessel wall, and wherein said at least a part of said first mechanism is configured to move away from said first axis before said second mechanism deploys said anastomosis device.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
65 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , wherein at least a part of said first mechanism is moved along a first axis to create the opening in the vessel wall, and wherein at least a part of said second mechanism is moved from a position away from said first axis to align with said first axis before said second mechanism deploys said anastomosis device.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , further comprising a hollow introducer tip placed at least partially into the opening in the target vessel, wherein at least a portion of said first mechanism and at least a portion of said second mechanism pass through said introducer tip.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 12 , wherein said introducer tip is expandable.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first mechanism and said second mechanism is at least partially lubricated with a biocompatible lubricious substance.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 14 , wherein said lubricious substance is sodium stearate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
108 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism; wherein at least a part of said first mechanism is moved along a first axis to create the opening in the vessel wall, and wherein said at least a part of said first mechanism is configured to move away from said first axis before said second mechanism deploys said anastomosis device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
108 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism; wherein at least a part of said first mechanism is moved along a first axis to create the opening in the vessel wall, and wherein said at least a part of said first mechanism is configured to move away from said first axis before said second mechanism deploys said anastomosis device.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 16 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism are located outside the lumen of the graft vessel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 16 , wherein said single control is movable in a single direction to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 16 , further comprising a cam cylinder connected to said single control, said cam cylinder including at least one cam path.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 19 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism each include at least one cam follower configured to engage at least one said cam path on said cam cylinder.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
48 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 16 , further comprising a hollow introducer tip placed at least partially into the opening in the target vessel, wherein at least a portion of said first mechanism and at least a portion of said second mechanism pass through said introducer tip.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 21 wherein said introducer tip is expandable.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 16 , wherein at least one of said first mechanism and said second mechanism is at least partially lubricated with a biocompatible lubricious substance.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
115 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism; wherein at least a part of said first mechanism is moved along a first axis to create the opening in the vessel wall, and wherein at least a part of said second mechanism is moved from a position away from said first axis to align substantially with said first axis before said second mechanism deploys said anastomosis device.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
115 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism; wherein at least a part of said first mechanism is moved along a first axis to create the opening in the vessel wall, and wherein at least a part of said second mechanism is moved from a position away from said first axis to align substantially with said first axis before said second mechanism deploys said anastomosis device.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 24 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism are located outside the lumen of the graft vessel.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 24 , wherein said single control is movable in a single direction to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 24 , further comprising a cam cylinder connected to said single control, said cam cylinder including at least one cam path.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 27 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism each include at least one cam follower configured to engage at least one said cam path on said cam cylinder.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
48 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 24 , further comprising a hollow introducer tip placed at least partially into the opening in the target vessel, wherein at least a portion of said first mechanism and at least a portion of said second mechanism pass through said introducer tip.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
14 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 29 , wherein said introducer tip is expandable.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
30 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 24 , wherein at least one of said first mechanism and said second mechanism is at least partially lubricated with a biocompatible lubricious substance.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
97 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism; and a hollow introducer tip configured for placement at least partially into the opening in the target vessel, wherein at least a portion of said first mechanism and at least a portion of said second mechanism pass through said introducer tip.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
97 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism; and a hollow introducer tip configured for placement at least partially into the opening in the target vessel, wherein at least a portion of said first mechanism and at least a portion of said second mechanism pass through said introducer tip.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
14 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 32 , wherein said introducer tip is expandable.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 32 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism are located outside the lumen of the graft vessel.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
28 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 32 , wherein said single control is movable in a single direction to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 32 , further comprising a cam cylinder connected to said single control, said cam cylinder including at least one cam path.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 36 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism each include at least one cam follower configured to engage at least one said cam path on said cam cylinder.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
30 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 32 , wherein at least one of said first mechanism and said second mechanism is at least partially lubricated with a biocompatible lubricious substance.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
96 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism said single control rotatable about an axis substantially coaxial with the longitudinal centerline of said second mechanism; wherein at least one of said first mechanism and said second mechanism is at least partially lubricated with a biocompatible lubricious substance.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
96 words
An integrated anastomosis tool for connecting a graft vessel having a lumen therein to a target vessel, comprising: a first mechanism configured to create an opening in the target vessel; a second mechanism configured to complete an anastomosis with the target vessel; and a single control configured to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism said single control rotatable about an axis substantially coaxial with the longitudinal centerline of said second mechanism; wherein at least one of said first mechanism and said second mechanism is at least partially lubricated with a biocompatible lubricious substance.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
15 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 39 , wherein said lubricious substance includes sodium stearate.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
25 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 39 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism are located outside the lumen of the graft vessel.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
28 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 39 , wherein said single control is movable in a single direction to operate both said first mechanism and said second mechanism.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
27 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 39 , further comprising a cam cylinder connected to said single control, said cam cylinder including at least one cam path.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
36 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 43 , wherein said first mechanism and said second mechanism each include at least one cam follower configured to engage at least one said cam path on said cam cylinder.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
21 words
The integrated anastomosis tool of claim 44 , wherein said cam cylinder is at least partially lubricated with said lubricious substance.
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