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Nerve anastomosis sling and method

US6102921A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1990
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/1128
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical anastomosis sling for use in the repair or regeneration of nerves. Nerve ends are placed in a breathable semiporous membrane having sets of elongate and wide tabs which are secured and sealed around the ends via circumferential fasteners and surgical clips for securing and sealing the sling in position without the necessity of suturing the device for optimal anastomosis.

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