System and method for suture knot forming
US10959720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A knot may be formed in suture material using a device having an elongated body with a longitudinal axis and a holder. A rail portion of the suture material is secured with a first grasper on the elongated body and a non-rail portion of the suture material is secured with a second grasper on the holder. A plurality of helical windings may be created with the non-rail portion. Detaching the holder from the elongated body in a motion away from the longitudinal axis of the elongated body completes the knot. The holder may be wrapped around the elongated body in a knot-forming pattern.
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