Patent ID: 9308311
Filing Date: 2016-04-12
CPC Classification: A61B,A61M

Claim Text:
1. An anastomotic connector comprising: a generally tubular main body having a distal end and a proximal end; and an anchor member integrally formed with the main body, said anchor member comprising first and second opposing annular flanges movable between a loaded position and an expanded position wherein said first and second opposing annular flanges are substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the main body, wherein an entirety of the tubular main body and said anchor members are integrally formed from a metal fabric configured to be inverted to form a double wall, wherein said first annular flange includes a first portion and a second finger portion, wherein said first portion is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said main body, wherein said second finger portion is offset from said first portion by an acute angle, wherein said second finger portion extends toward the distal end of the main body.