Suture retaining clip
US5330442A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0464
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture holding clip including legs each having a suture contacting surface. The legs can be closed to define an interface for holding a suture in a serpentine configuration. In another embodiment the suture holding clip is initially in a spider leg configuration with a spine and legs projecting from the spine and alternately angled to one or the other of two directions so as to define therebetween a lengthwise extending passage for the reception therethrough of a suture.
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