THERMAL SECURING ANASTOMOSIS SYSTEMS

摘要

This invention is a non-suture anastomosis system for securing a bypass graft (16) to a host vessel (38) or other tubular structure including a bypass graft (16), and a fitting (60). A compression mechanism may be used with the system for attachment of the bypass graft (16) to the fitting (60). An electrode (44) is connected to the fitting (60), and an energy source. The energy source transmits energy to the electrode which causes the adjacent tissue to rise in temperature, and bond to a vessel or fitting (60).