Suture management
US7862582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06028
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for tensioning suture. The methods and devices are particularly useful in surgical suturing applications in which it is desirable to maintain tension on suture being delivered, yet to allow the tension to be released as desired without retracting the suture. Thus, when tension is released, a length of suture extended from the device can remain extended without any tension being applied thereto. Tension is only applied to any additional length of suture that is extended from the device. The tension applied to the suture is proportional to the length of the suture extended from the device until the tension is released and reset.
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