Abstract: A vascular prosthesis may be implanted in a vessel, having substantially a T-shape, that includes a proximal tubular part forming the base of the “T” and a distal tubular part forming the head of the “T”. The second end portion of the distal tubular part is formed by a flap. The flap is opposed to a circumferential indentation in the deployed position. The structural frame of the flap includes an arched segment connected at its ends to the intermediate portion of the distal tubular part. The arched segment is bendable so as to form a joint for the folding/unfolding movement of the flap.

Abstract: A vascular prosthesis configured to be implanted in a vessel, having substantially a T-shape, comprises a proximal tubular part forming the base of the “T” and a distal tubular part forming the head of the “T”. The proximal tubular part has a first lumen, the distal tubular part has a second lumen, and the first and second lumens are fluidly connected to form a common lumen. The distal tubular part comprises a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion extending axially between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions are radially expandable. The proximal tubular part is connected to the intermediate portion and the second end portion is movable between a retracted position in which the second end portion is axially restrained and a deployed position in which the second end portion is axially deployed.

Abstract: An implantable distraction device includes a tubular member oriented along a longitudinal axis, and curved first and second attachment members coupled to the tubular member and configured to be sutured within a body lumen. The second attachment member is spaced apart from the first attachment member along the tubular member. The device further includes at least one magnet coupled to the tubular member and movable relative to the tubular member. At least one of the first attachment member or the second attachment member is axially movable relative to the other to vary an axial distance between the first and second attachment members. The at least one magnet is configured such that motion of a magnetic field relative to the distraction device causes corresponding motion of the at least one magnet, and corresponding motion of one attachment member relative to the other.

Abstract: An implantable distraction device includes a tubular member oriented along a longitudinal axis, and curved first and second attachment members coupled to the tubular member and configured to be sutured within a body lumen. The second attachment member is spaced apart from the first attachment member along the tubular member. The device further includes at least one magnet coupled to the tubular member and movable relative to the tubular member. At least one of the first attachment member or the second attachment member is axially movable relative to the other to vary an axial distance between the first and second attachment members. The at least one magnet is configured such that motion of a magnetic field relative to the distraction device causes corresponding motion of the at least one magnet, and corresponding motion of one attachment member relative to the other.

Abstract: Provided herein is a clip for organ retraction or organ exposure during minimal invasive surgery wherein the clip comprises a body made of a biocompatible material wherein the body comprises at least two generally opposing first and second segments that form a jaw defined by a separation between the two segments; wherein the two segments each comprise distal and proximal ends wherein the proximal ends may be directly connected or connected through one or more segments within the body of the clip and wherein the clip defines at least four configurations a resting configuration, an open configuration, a grabbing configuration, and a sliding configuration.

Abstract: Provided herein is a clip for organ retraction or organ exposure during minimal invasive surgery wherein the clip comprises a body made of a biocompatible material wherein the body comprises at least two generally opposing first and second segments that form a jaw defined by a separation between the two segments; wherein the two segments each comprise distal and proximal ends wherein the proximal ends may be directly connected or connected through one or more segments within the body of the clip and wherein the clip defines at least four configurations a resting configuration, an open configuration, a grabbing configuration, and a sliding configuration.

Abstract: A device for delivering a plug (1) in a vessel of a human or animal body, includes an inserter provided with a guiding channel (4) and elements for urging the plug into the channel (4), characterized in that the channel (4) is adapted for radially compressing the plug during the displacement thereof towards the distal end of the channel (4). The compression of the plug (1) is carried out only a few seconds before its placement while respecting the integrity thereof. The elasticity characteristics of the plug (1) are thus fully preserved. The present device can be used in open surgery or endoscopy, mainly in vascular surgery.

Abstract: A device for delivering a plug (1) in a vessel of a human or animal body, includes an inserter provided with a guiding channel (4) and elements for urging the plug into the channel (4), characterized in that the channel (4) is adapted for radially compressing the plug during the displacement thereof towards the distal end of the channel (4). The compression of the plug (1) is carried out only a few seconds before its placement while respecting the integrity thereof. The elasticity characteristics of the plug (1) are thus fully preserved. The present device can be used in open surgery or endoscopy, mainly in vascular surgery.

Abstract: A retractor-retainer of intestines for celioscopic surgery, includes: a guide wire having a proximal portion consisting of a handle adapted to be connected to an operating table, an elongated distal portion designed to be introduced into the abdominal cavity during a celioscopic procedure; an elongated support mandrel along which is fixed a contention net, folded in such a way as to enable it to be deployed in situ; the distal end of the support mandrel and the distal portion of the guide wire being provided with complementary fast coupling elements; and an instrument for inserting the support mandrel and the contention net into the abdominal cavity and fixing it on the guide wire, the instrument including a barrel whereof at least the distal portion is hollow and dimensioned to receive the support mandrel and the contention net connected thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides an implantable device for semiautomatic suturing using a surgical thread, the suturing enabling biological and/or artificial tissues to be united, the device comprising: blocking means enabling two strands of the thread of a suture to be connected together in a blocking zone; a bearing element having a bearing surface for bearing against the tissues to be sutured together; and controlled tensioning means for applying controlled tensioning to said thread, and suitable, after the two strands of said thread have been blocked together using said blocking means, for exerting a tension at a first predetermined tension value, with the junction between said bearing element and said blocking zone of the device being provided by said controlled tensioning means.