Suture retainer with rib members
US7891485B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a suture retainer including a one-piece retaining structure having a passageway formed therein for receiving at least one suture, wherein the passageway includes a substantially open top portion, a substantially closed bottom portion, at least one radial turn and a plurality of rib members positioned along the radial turn of the passageway, wherein the rib members and the passageway are unitarily formed in a fixed position.
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