摘要 |
<p>An apparatus constructed from a super elastic material and having magnetic properties is provided for joining together at least two hollow bodies. The apparatus comprises a frame (100) having at least one magnet (130) mounted to an end thereof. The frame is substantially tubular and is preferably constructed from super elastic materials allowing the frame to assume a first expanded diameter and a second smaller diameter corresponding to the outer wall of a hollow body (10). The frame can be a wire helix that allows for radial and longitudinal flexing. Frames are disposed over the outer walls of the severed ends (22) of at least two hollow bodies (10) to be joined together. The hollow bodies are placed into contact such that the magnetic forces between the two frames links the two bodies together in tight fluid communication.</p> |