Suture clip
US5282832A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S24/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture fastening device which includes a first member having a base and two resilient elongated legs extending from the base. The legs are provided with barbs for snap fit engagement with an aperture in a second member, i.e., a retainer. The suture is held in serpentine fashion by positioning the suture transversely across both the legs and then locking the first member and the retainer.
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