Patent ID: 6187020
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A connecting device for anastomosis of a tubular prosthesis to a tubular conduit in which a lateral or terminal opening is formed, the prosthesis having a connecting end comprising a turned-back portion forming an annular layer whose free edge is adapted to be applied adjacent a rim of the opening in the tubular conduit, said connecting device comprising:a set of fasteners which form clamps adapted to press the annular layer of the prosthesis onto the rim of the opening of the tubular conduit; andan annular support around which said fasteners are distributed;wherein each of said fasteners includes first and second jaws and is elastically deformable between a rest position in which said first and second jaws are in a closed, clamping position for clamping the annular layer of the prosthesis to the rim of the opening of the tubular conduit, and an open position in which said first and second jaws are spread apart to enable said fastener to be fitted to the annular layer of the prosthesis and the rim of the opening of the tubular conduit in preparation for clamping thereof.