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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 dateNov 3, 2000
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 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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