Wound closure device
US9375208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/081
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound closure device for positioning within a wound gap defined between at least two tissue segments has an effect of drawing the at least two tissue segments to a state of proximity that closes the wound gap. The wound closure device includes a tubular collapsible member having an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The wound closure device further includes tissue engaging structure for attaching the tissue segments to the tubular collapsible member.
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