Apparatus and method for placing suture wires into tissue for the approximation and tensioning of tissue
US6679895B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06052
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture placer for placing a length of suture wire through tissue such that the suture wire is directed into the tissue and then back out again.
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