Looped suture ligating device containing a heat-shrinkable element
US5403331A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3937
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device for use in a ligating procedure in which a looped suture is slidably secured by a securement member. In a preferred embodiment a loop is formed in a suture and the end of the suture is slidably secured relative to the suture body portion by a shrinkable tubing. One or more slip knots are contemplated within or adjacent the shrinkable tubing. The second suture end may be secured to a shaft member in a traditional manner.
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