Method and device for securing body tissue
US7329263B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0619
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be pressed into linear apposition with each other and held in place by cooperation between the suture and the suture retainer. The suture retainer may include one or more portions between which the suture extends. The suture retainer may include sections which have surface areas which are bonded together. If desired, the suture may be wrapped around one of the sections of the suture retainer. The suture retainer may be formed with a recess in which the suture is received. If desired, the suture retainer may be omitted and the sections of the suture bonded to each other.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.