Method for treating a wound
US7887564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/0466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating a wound with sutures is disclosed. One method includes placing the body and shaft of the device within a cavity of the wound; attaching a first end of at least one suture to a first side of the wound; passing a second end of the at least one suture through the body and coupling it to the shaft; attaching a second end of the at least one suture to the second side of the wound; and rotating the shaft with respect to the body to pull the first side of the wound and the second side of the wound toward one another.
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