Tissue connector apparatus and methods
US6607541B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06057
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue connector assembly having a flexible member and a surgical clip releasably coupled to the flexible member. A needle may be secured to one end portion of the flexible member with the surgical clip coupled to the other end portion of the flexible member. A locking device may be used to couple the flexible member to the surgical clip. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes drawing tissue portions together with a clip assembly and securing the tissue portions together with the clip assembly.
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