Patent ID: 6458140
Filing Date: 2002-10-01
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A device for performing an anastomosis wherein the device is implantable to a site within a vessel of a subject through an artificially-made opening in the vessel, comprising:a first segment comprised of a compliant material and having a configuration whereby the first segment is constrictable to a size sufficient to fit through the artificial opening and is expandable to be securely and permanently self-retained within the vessel upon implantation, the first segment comprising: a vessel-contacting surface and a lumen-facing surface, wherein, upon implantation of the first segment, the vessel-contacting surface is adapted to readily conform to and seal with the inner surface of the conduit and wherein the lumen-facing surface is adapted to utilize the internal conduit pressure exerted thereon to form a substantially fluid-tight seal between the vessel-contacting surface and an inner surface of the conduit; and a second segment for implantation into a second vessel.