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Knotless suture device

US9095336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2009
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/081
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A knotted suture device is disclosed. The device may have a surgical needle attached to one or both ends of the suture. The device has a plurality of loops formed by knots. An anchor member is attached to the device. The device when used in a surgical procedure can be secured without the need to tie a knot.

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