Knotted suture end effector
US8333788B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0477
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture including a knotted end effector is provided. The suture includes a body portion defining a longitudinal axis and an end effector integrally formed from the body portion. The end effector includes first and second extensions extending outwardly from the longitudinal axis in opposite directions. Each of the first and second extensions includes at least one throw.
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