SEAL ELEMENT FOR ANASTOMOSIS

摘要

An assembly for disposing a seal element between tissue lumens comprising: a circular surgical stapling device comprising an anvil assembly and a tubular body portion wherein the anvil assembly comprises an anvil member and a first shaft and the tubular body portion comprises a plurality of surgical staples in a circular configuration and a second shaft disposed inwardly of the surgical staples, the first shaft being attachable to the second shaft; and a seal element comprising a first material and a second material wherein the first material promotes tissue ingrowth and the second material comprises a sealant.