Patent ID: 7357807
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An integrated anastomosis tool for forming an opening in a target vessel and connecting a graft vessel to the target vessel, the device comprising: a tool body including a substantially hollow chamber and an introducer positioned at a distal end of the chamber and having a lumen open to the chamber, the introducer configured to substantially seal against the target vessel, whereby the chamber substantially maintains hemostasis; a cutting device movably attached to said tool body and configured to form the opening in the target vessel; and a graft vessel attachment device movably attached to said tool body and configured to connect the graft vessel to the target vessel; wherein the cutting device is movable both longitudinally and transversely, and wherein the cutting device is movable to a position within the chamber, and remains at a position within the chamber, after forming the opening in the target vessel.