Title: Implant and implanting method and tool

Abstract: A method for introducing a valve into a vas deferens, according to which a continuous portion of the vas is deflected to form a pair of flaps while the vas is advanced onto opposed portions of the implanted valve, and these flaps engage each other and project laterally from the lumen of the vas. The flaps are fastened together so that they will grow together and maintain the free ends of the lumen adjacent an intermediate portion of the implanted valve.

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Inventors: Bucalo, Louis (Holbrook, NY, US)

Application Number: 439836
Filing Date: 1974-02-05
Publication_date: 1976-02-17
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Primary Class(es): 128/843 606/221
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US Patent Ref:

3221746	Dec, 1965	Noble	128/334.
3435823	Apr, 1969	Edwards	128/334.
3464065	Sep, 1969	Cromie	3/1.
3587115	Jun, 1971	Shiley	3/1.
3687129	Aug, 1972	Nuwayser	128/1.
3820528	Jun, 1974	Rogers	128/1.

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Primary Examiner: Truluck, Dalton L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Steinberg & Blake