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Rapid Vascular Anastomosis System

By HospiMedica staff writers
Posted on 06 Dec 2004
An anastomosis system provides rapid and precise vascular anastomosis, replacing traditional sutures.

The system is called the AnastoClip VCS (vessel closure system). More...
Titanium clips placed in an interrupted fashion facilitate a compliant anastomosis without penetrating the vessel lumen. This allows the anastomosis to contract and expand to accommodate pulsatile flow. The system can be used in a variety of vascular procedures, most commonly in vascular access.

The number of people receiving hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease is growing at 6% per year, with about 300,000 patients in the United States alone receiving this treatment. Use of the AnastoClip VCS for vascular access in these patients can result in a 20% increase in primary patency and reduced operating room time while providing immediate hemostasis, eliminating the need for expensive hemostatic agents. This benefits patients by reducing surgical revisions to maintain patency.

The AnastoClip VCS is the product of LeMaitre Vascular (Burlington MA, USA) and was recently acquired from U.S. Surgical (Norwalk, CT, USA). It has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has the CE Mark.




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