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Tissue approximation device

US9005244B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2003
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue approximation device comprising two elongate arms, an attachment means to secure the elongate arms to each other, adhesive pads on at least a portion of the elongate arms to anchor the tissue approximation device to the skin, and a locking means to lock the elongate arms in place relative to each other.

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