Suture cinching and cutting device
US12023020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices for applying a cinch to one or more suture and cutting the suture, and methods for making and using such devices are disclosed. An example medical device may include an elongated shaft, a connection sleeve, a cinch sleeve coupled to the connection sleeve, and a cinch member. An elongated inner shaft may extend through and be longitudinally movable within the elongated shaft, connection sleeve, cinch sleeve, and cinch member.
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