Suture cutter
US11284878B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2925
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for cutting a strand of suture. The apparatus comprises a solid outer member defining a lumen there-through. An inner member is received at least partially within the lumen, a portion of the inner member defining a curve. The inner member further defines a feature for retaining a strand of suture. At least one of the inner and outer members are moveable with respect to the other of the inner and outer members for cutting the strand of suture.
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