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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 16, 2005
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2004
Thierry Richard, Florham Park, NJ (US);
John K. Edoga, Morristown, NJ (US);
Thierry Richard, Florham Park, NJ (US);
John K. Edoga, Morristown, NJ (US);
Edrich Vascular Devices, Inc., Morristown, NJ (US);
Abstract
Two prostheses each have a tubular sidewall with a terminal portion extending to a connection end. A connector body has first and second terminal portions extending to first and second ends. The connector body terminal portions are respectively surrounded by the prostheses terminal portions. First and second straps respectively circumscribe the prostheses terminal portions to bias the prostheses into engagement with the connector body. The connector body has first and second strap engagement projections respectively captured by apertures in the straps.