Abdominal approximation device and method
US12144505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Abdominal approximation devices and methods are described where one variation of the tissue securement assembly may generally include a fixation member having a length, a thickness control securement member which is adjustably securable along the length, and a frame which is adjustably securable to the thickness control securement member. The frame may have a relaxed configuration and a biasing configuration which imparts a biasing force against the thickness control securement member when in the biasing configuration such that the biasing force is applied at a distance from tissue to be approximated via the fixation member.
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