Patent · US Expired

Suture relay for surgery

US6547807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 1, 2000
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 1, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suture relay that can be advanced, by pushing, through the hollow needle of a suture passer and which is adapted to carry a braided suture across the tissue.

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