VASCULAR COUPLING DEVICE

摘要

Implementations of the present disclosure relate to apparatuses, systems, and methods for anastomosing vascular systems in medical procedures. A pair of similar or identical coupling devices may be disposed at the ends of two vessels, either natural or synthetic. The coupling devices may be capable of hermaphroditically connecting to one another to provide a simple and secure connection which promotes growth of the vessels between the bio-absorbable coupling devices.

主权项

1. A coupling device for providing a coupling site on a body lumen, the device comprising:
a back ring configured to slide around the body lumen; and an engaging coupler including a plurality of engaging arms extending longitudinally from a body of the engaging coupler, the engaging arms having a length greater than a length of the back ring, wherein the engaging coupler has an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter of at least a portion of the back ring, such that the portion of the back ring may slide within the inner diameter of the engaging coupler.