Suturing instruments and methods of use
US7060077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to devices and methods for approximation, ligation, and fixation of tissue. The devices and methods are used with both traditional open surgical and endosurgical techniques.
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