Surgical crimping device and method of use
US5643289A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical apparatus and method of use for maintaining tension upon a length of suture material extending from body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus deforms and compresses a securing member about a length of suture material which is received therethrough so as to maintain a prescribed amount of tension on the suture material which extends from body tissue and is engaged in the compressed securing member.
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