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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 11, 2009
Applicants:
Ramon E. Poo, Miami, FL (US);
Andreas G. Tzakis, Coconut Grove, FL (US);
Inventors:
Ramon E. Poo, Miami, FL (US);
Andreas G. Tzakis, Coconut Grove, FL (US);
Assignees:
Biorep Technologies, Inc., Miami, FL (US);
University of Miami, Miami, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/115 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A system for performing anastomosis includes a plurality of staples, an annular staple support having structure for holding the staples, and a staple closing device for closing the staples to secure the canal ends together. A method for performing anastomosis and staples for performing anastomosis are also disclosed.