Purse-string sutures
US12256920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2/2457
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of suturing a tissue opening can comprise placing a tissue-facing surface of a first pad, a second pad and a third pad over respective tissue areas adjacent to the tissue opening. The second pad can be positioned on a first side of the first pad and the third pad can be positioned on a second side of the first pad. The first and second pads can be coupled to a suture, the suture forming a stitch over the upper surface of each of the respective pads. The suture can be stitched through an area of tissue between the first pad and the second pad, between the second pad and the third pad, and between the third pad and the first pad. A first distal portion and a second distal portion of the suture can be coupled to the third pad for forming the purse-string suture.
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