Grasping for tissue repair
US10188392B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2220/0091
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides improved devices, systems, and methods for tissue approximation and repair at treatment sites. The invention provides devices, systems, and methods that may more successfully approximate and repair tissue by improving the capture of tissue into the devices. The invention may be a one-way mechanism that allows tissue to enter the mechanism but not easily exit, such as a leaf-spring, a protrusion, a pivoting arm and one or more frictional elements.
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