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Vacuum closure device

US8821535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 13, 2009
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M27/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to the design of tissue covering elements for use in vacuum assisted tissue apposition systems, wherein the geometry of the covering elements favors the application of contractile forces over compressive or extensive forces at the tissue interface.

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