Automatic suture fixation apparatus and method for minimally invasive cardiac surgery
US7175659B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for automatically fixing sutures used in the surgical replacement of a heart valve, includes a first cylinder having a first end and a second end and an interior surface and an exterior surface. An annular lip is formed on the exterior surface adjacent to the second end of the first cylinder. The apparatus further includes a second cylinder having second securing means formed on an interior surface of the second cylinder, such that the second securing means corresponds to and are adapted to fixedly engage the first securing means.
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