Apparatus for tightening elongated wound closure elements
US5417698A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 23, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for tightening wound closure elements around body tissue, such as a human sternum following surgery. The instrument includes a first handle and a second handle pivotally attached to the first handle and movable between an open and a closed position. A retaining system is also provided to tighten wound closure material in response to movement of the second handle.
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