Method and Device for Connecting a Conduit to a Hollow Organ

摘要

This invention provides an improved method for connecting a conduit to a hollow organ/structure and a unique device consisting of an expandable metallic mesh and a bio-compatible graft material.

主权项

1. A self-expanding hollow organ connection device (10) consisting of a metallic mesh material and a bio-compatible graft material wherein said device has a first portion (11), a second portion (12), and a middle portion (14), wherein said first (11) and second (12) portions are located at opposite ends of said middle portion (14), and wherein a first portion is in contact with a first inner wall of said organ and a second portion is in contact with a second outer wall of said organ.