System and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue
US7429265B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/086
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. An elastomeric driver is adjustably attachable to one or more anchors for securing the elastomer to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.
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