An anastomosis device for use in coupling an end of a graft vessel to a side of a target vessel. The target vessel has an opening formed in a side wall thereof for insertion of the device. The device comprises a tubular member, at least a portion thereof being radially compressible to a compressed state...http://www.google.de/patents/US6176864?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6176864 - Anastomosis device and method