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Tissue ligation devices and methods

US8961543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2009
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/0496
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for ligating structures where the loop of the ligation element can be temporarily pre-tightened without locking the loop. This pre-tightening without locking allows the loop of the ligation element to be loosened and repositioned, if necessary, before locking the loop around the anatomical structure.

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