Tissue holding devices and methods for making the same
US8216497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/6484
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various methods are provided for forming tissue holding devices having predetermined shapes suitable for use in surgical applications, and devices formed in accordance with such methods are also provided. These methods include press forming methods, and press forming methods in combination with profile punching. Tissue holding devices formed in accordance with such methods include various configurations for a core and a plurality of tissue holding elements extending outwardly from the core.
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