Suturing anchoring device for use in a female suspension procedure
US4969892A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/25
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anchoring means for anchoring a suture in tissue comprises a housing, a substantially cylindrical means within said housing for receiving a suture, and an adjusting means. Another anchoring means comprises a housing, a rotating spool within said housing, a driving gear, and an adjusting means.
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