Suture locking mechanism
US9079006B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flexible filament locking mechanism including spaced first and second toothed sections each having a plurality of opposing teeth, a filament-receiving region between the opposing teeth, a flexible filament or suture extending through the filament-receiving region, and means for moving the teeth of the toothed sections into and out of engagement to lock and unlock the flexible filament in place between the opposing teeth.
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