Systems, devices and methods for tissue fixation and approximating tissue defects
US12262887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/681
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A medical device for approximating and securing tissue without requiring knots includes a lock-head, a strap section, distal protuberance, and a leader section. The device also includes a transition section between the leader and the strap section and a stiffening section proximal to the protuberance. The leader section is used to draw the strap section into the body through small apertures in tissue and the transition section provides a gradual transition in stiffness and size between the leader and the strap section.
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