Suture and retainer assembly and SULU
US8313509B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing system for receiving and retaining a suture is disclosed and includes a suture, at least one retainer, and at least one needle. Each needle is able to receive and removably retain the suture within a groove located in a tapered end. The retainer has a body that defines an aperture therethrough. The shape of the aperture is formed by a central passageway, and a pair of diametrically opposed slots extending radially outward from the central passageway. The central passageway is sized to allow passage of the needle therethrough. Each slot defines a tortured path section that permits passage of the suture in a first direction and inhibits passage of the suture in a second direction.
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