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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2013
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2011
Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Thomas Albert Roberts, Morgan Hill, CA (US);
Duane Lee Middlebusher, San Jose, CA (US);
Richard Dean Phipps, Morgan Hill, CA (US);
Michael Edward Villalta, Monte Sereno, CA (US);
Lee James Carmack, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Wilson Theophilo Asfora, Sioux Falls, SD (US);
Thomas Albert Roberts, Morgan Hill, CA (US);
Duane Lee Middlebusher, San Jose, CA (US);
Richard Dean Phipps, Morgan Hill, CA (US);
Michael Edward Villalta, Monte Sereno, CA (US);
Lee James Carmack, Castro Valley, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Techniques for sutureless vascular anastomosis are described, including an incision seal including a base configured to partially house an outer surface of a main vessel, the base being formed using a material that is configured to be penetrated by a barb disposed on a connector the main vessel being secured to the base when the base is at least partially pierced by the barb, an upper lumen configured to guide a graft vessel, and a housing opening configured to receive the graft vessel.