Sutureless wound closure and method of application
US7696399B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/0259
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sutureless biopsy closure that includes an adhesive member adapted to be disposed over a biopsy region prior to the performance of the biopsy; at least one adhesive strip including one end supported on the adhesive member and a second free end forming a tab. The tab is adapted to extend over the biopsy region to seal the wound.
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