Suture tool and method of use
US12274436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0446
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical tool incorporates a suture guide and anchor driver supporting an anchor where the anchor is maintained at a distance from the suture guide until release of a detent mechanism. Thereafter, the anchor is allowed to move into proximity to the suture guide, fixing a suture supported by the suture guide to a substrate, the entire procedure being achievable with a single hand.
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