Abstract: The present invention provides an implant device and an associated method for interconnecting human vessels rapidly, safely and in a minimally invasive manner. The device comprises a first segment, a second segment, and a flow opening along the periphery of the two connected segments. The first and second segments are bendable for easy insertion into an incision made within each vessel. Upon release, each bendable segment subsequently conforms to the interior walls of a vessel to provide a sealing contact along the contact surface of the segment inserted within. The flow opening provides fluid interconnectivity between the vessels connected by the implant device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2001
Date of Patent:
October 15, 2002
Assignee:
Vasconnect, Inc.
Inventors:
Hanni Shennib, Michael Mack, Amr Salahieh, Jodi Akin, Jackson Demond