Fibrocartilage suturing device
US11369362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fibrocartilage suturing device is provided to solve the problem where the conventional procedure of the surgery is inconvenient. The fibrocartilage suturing device includes a tube assembly, a tubular member, and an anchor. The tube assembly extends through the tube assembly and includes an insertion section. The movement member is coupled with the tube assembly and includes a thrust rod extending through the tubular member. The anchor is located at one end of the thrust rod and includes a body and at least two wings connected to the body is able to be folded and unfolded relative to the body. The body of the anchor is connected to an end of a thread. Another end of the thread is connected to the tubular member.
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