Self suturing anchor device
US7547296B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0286
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A catheter securement device which automatically deploys one or more sutures to secure a catheter without requiring the practitioner to manually suture the catheter to the self-suturing anchor device. A ratchet mechanism having one or more rotatable ratchet members, which pivot, and a ratchet member engagement spring, which maintains contact between the teeth of the rotatable ratchet member and the teeth of the ratchet ring. A suture retention assembly is provided to maintain the position of the sutures to minimize disruption of the sutures before deployment of the sutures.
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