Tissue closure system and methods of use
US8672953B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00867
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for closing an opening in tissue includes a closure element having a coiled body and a plurality of tissue engaging portions disposed about at least a portion of the body, the body being formed of a resilient material. The system also includes a clip applier apparatus that is configured to deploy the closure element into the tissue.
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