A magnet assembly for a magnetic anastamosis device is provide that is minimallyinvasive, easily and quickly delivered, and is accurately positioned to improvethe delivery procedure. The magnet assembly includes an eiongated hub and a pluralityof magnetic members disposed over the eiongated hub. The elongated hub is formedof a resilient or shape memory material, permitting the magnet assembly to beoperable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration, inthis manner, the package width of the magnet assembly is greatly reduced for delivery,thereby permitting delivery over a wire guide as well as through an access devicesuch as a catheter. Associated delivery procedures and medical devices are alsoprovided.
