Suture support assembly
US6706047B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0469
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a suture support assembly for use during a surgical procedure. The suture support assembly in accordance with the present invention includes an elongated main body portion, and a proximal end portion having a passageway formed therein for receiving at least one suture therein. The proximal end portion and at least a portion of the elongated main body portion are adapted to be located within a vessel during the surgical procedure. The suture support assembly may be inserted into the vessel via an axillary incision, a brachial incision, or a femoral or a common iliac arteriotomy, and may be used in connection with the repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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