Suture management method and system
US6860887B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system of suture management aids a surgeon while tying knots in sutures during surgery to preclude suture tangling. A tubular guide has an anchoring screw with a threaded lower end and an upper end removably supported by the guide. Between the upper and lower ends is an eyelet. A pair of sutures includes a first suture of a first visual characteristic and a second suture of a second visual characteristic. Each suture has two free ends and a central portion positioned through the eyelet. At least one hollow sleeve receives there through an associated suture.
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