System for putting reinforcement-forming means for a suture into place
US8814888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/07292
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a placement system for putting into place means that form reinforcement for a suture. The system comprises reinforcement-forming means for reinforcing a zone that is to be sutured, said means comprising a first reinforcement portion and a second reinforcement portion, a catching portion interconnecting said first and second portions of the reinforcement-forming means and serving to take hold of the zone for suturing, and jaw-passing means for passing two jaws of a suture clamp, such that said first portion of the reinforcement-forming means is suitable for facing one of the two jaws and said second portion of the reinforcement-forming means is suitable for facing the other one of the two jaws, said placement system further comprising grip means.
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