Sutureless graft anastomotic quick connect system
AssigneeUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsLandon H. Tompkins, Michael Sobieski, Steven Koenig, Gretel Monreal, Mark Slaughter
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AssigneeUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsLandon H. Tompkins, Michael Sobieski, Steven Koenig, Gretel Monreal, Mark Slaughter
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Disclosed are devices and methods for providing simple, fast, effective, and repeatable anastomotic graft connections, which can reduce (or eliminate) risks associated with graft anastomoses, thus improving patient outcomes. An example embodiment is an anastomotic graft connection device that includes a connector and a cuff. The connector includes a first flared end and a second flared end. The first flared end is configured to be inserted into a vessel (e.g., blood vessel). At least the second flared end is configured to be attached to a graft. The cuff includes an inner ring and an outer ring. The inner ring is configured to secure the graft to at least the second flared end of the connector, and the outer ring is configured to exert force on the vessel to seal the first flared end of the connector against an inner wall of the vessel.
An anastomotic graft connection device, the device comprising:
An anastomotic graft connection device, the device comprising:
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