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Implantable support attachment system and assembly

US8226686B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

8References

21Claims

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Assignee

Coloplast A/S · DK

Inventors

Sarah J. Deitch · Minneapolis, US
Daniel J. Dravis · Eau Claire, US
Christopher A. Thierfelder · Minneapolis, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 10, 2010
Grant date	Jul 24, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 10, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/2916
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An attachment assembly configured to secure an implantable support within a patient includes a length of suture, an anchor, a capsule, and a clasp. The suture has a leading end half terminating in a leading end and a trailing end half terminating in a trailing end. The anchor is coupled to the trailing end half of the length of the suture. The capsule is attached to the leading end of the suture and has a through-bore extending longitudinally through the capsule. The clasp is attached to the trailing end of the suture, the clasp attachable to the implantable support.

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