Suture anchor device
US6110183A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture anchor device, a visceral anchor for anchoring a viscus to a body wall, a kit for anchoring a viscus to a body wall and a method for anchoring a viscus to a body wall are described. The method and device reduce the probability of injuring the interior of a viscus as a large gauge needle is not required to deliver the visceral anchor. In one embodiment, the distal end of the visceral anchor may function as a dilator.
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