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Retrievable puncture anchor

US11369415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2020
Grant dateJun 28, 2022
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3488
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A retrievable puncture anchor includes a fixator with a cylindrical structure, a retrievable thread secured to one end of the fixator, and a push cable flexibly connected to a middle part of the fixator. Via the retrievable puncture anchor, tissues may be connected, fixed and matched with each other, or the tissues may be auxiliarily fixed, so that endoscopic surgery may be facilitated with simplified surgical process, and the puncture anchor may be retrieved after the surgery.

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