Suture-fastening clip
US8753373B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0454
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clip for securing suture to tissue includes a generally tubular body, with at least one bend area along the length of the generally tubular body and one or more tabs cut from the wall of the generally tubular body. The clip in the open configuration is generally straight along the length of the generally tubular body, and the tabs are in general alignment with the tab out wall. The tab in a closed configuration assumes a shape having at least one bend along its length, and the tabs are bent or otherwise positioned to extend into and at least partially obstruct the inner lumen. The clip can be formed from memory material such as nitinol, and the clip may be biased toward its closed configuration.
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