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Double needle ligature device

US5722981A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 1996
Grant dateMar 3, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/061
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A double needle ligature device for efficiently creating a loop suture for closing wounds, such as trocar wounds. The device preferably includes a double needle assembly to ensure that the suture is positively held in place during needle retraction.

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