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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2009
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2004
Jose R. Carranza, South San Francisco, CA (US);
Benjamin Sherman, Milpitas, CA (US);
Brendan M. Donohoe, San Francisco, CA (US);
Theodore M. Bender, San Francisco, CA (US);
Jose R. Carranza, South San Francisco, CA (US);
Benjamin Sherman, Milpitas, CA (US);
Brendan M. Donohoe, San Francisco, CA (US);
Theodore M. Bender, San Francisco, CA (US);
Cardica, Inc., Redwood City, CA (US);
Abstract
A system for preparing a graft vessel for anastomosis includes one or more tools held within a functional package having at least one recess. An anastomosis tool or portion thereof may be held in at least one recess. An anastomosis device is connected to the anastomosis tool. At least one recess is shaped and sized to hold an amount of biocompatible fluid sufficient to immerse the anastomosis device.