Wound closing apparatus and method
US5478354A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for closing trocar wounds and a method for using such apparatus. The apparatus includes a fastener having three or more legs attached to a base. The fastener is placed over a wound and its legs are embedded in tissue about the wound. In other embodiments a fastener is placed under the wound to engage fascia and skin tissue.
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