Resorbable surgical appliances and endoscopic soft tissue suspension procedure
US5611814A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A resorbable surgical appliance for use in supporting soft tissue in a superior position in the body. The surgical appliance includes a coupling member that connects the surgical appliance to a bone or hard tissue and a gripping member or members secured to the coupling member selectively gripping soft tissue and retaining the soft tissue in a superior position. The connected coupling member and gripping member are formed from a resorbable mixture which maintains a specified percentage of the connection strength with the bone or hard tissue for a period of time at least equal to a healing period. Thereafter, the surgical appliance is substantially resorbed by the body over a period of time created for healing. The surgical appliance is particularly adapted for use in endoscopic brow lift surgery and other endoscopic cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
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