Patent ID: 9050163
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A two-part coupling assembly for re-connecting a first hollow body part to a second hollow body part and for emplacement by an instrument, the coupling assembly comprising: a first coupling part having a first outer circumference and first securement elements for deployment, by actuation of a first deployment mechanism of the instrument, to attach to the first body part, the first securement elements comprising first securement element cam surfaces adapted for engagement of corresponding first deployment mechanism cam surfaces disposed on the first deployment mechanism; and a second coupling part having a second outer circumference and second securement elements for deployment, by actuation of a second deployment mechanism of the instrument, to attach to the second body part, the second securement elements comprising second securement element cam surfaces adapted for engagement of corresponding second deployment mechanism cam surfaces disposed on the second deployment mechanism; wherein, prior to deployment of the first and second securement elements, the first and second securement elements are disposed radially within the first and second outer circumferences of the first and second coupling parts, wherein the first and second securement elements are deployed through engagement of the first and second securement element cam surfaces with the corresponding first and second deployment mechanism cam surfaces to deploy at least a portion of each of the first and second securement elements to a radial position outside of the first and second outer circumferences for respective engagement with the first and second hollow body parts, and wherein the first and second coupling parts having interconnecting elements for coupling together.