Rapid closing surgical closure device
US9179914B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/088
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical or wound closure device utilizes a slide fastener for rapidly closing a surgical incision or wound with precise apposition of the sides of the incision. The surgical closure devices are configured for linear incisions, shaped incisions, such as used for wedge biopsy or excisional biopsy, and long incisions, such as used for laparotomy or surgical removal of redundant skin. The surgical closure device may be adhered to the patient's skin prior to making an incision and is subsequently used for closing the incision.
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