Device for fixing a suture thread to a surgical needle
US6322582A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The device for fixing a thread (25) to a surgical needle (22) includes a bearing piece (2) and a punch (16). The bearing piece (2) has a housing (10) adapted to receive a needle (22) so as to immobilize it when the punch (16) comes into contact with the needle.
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