Tissue approximation device
US9005244B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2027 |
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- 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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