External suture securement devices and methods
US9398904B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0488
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are devices, methods and systems for securing sutures external to the body. In certain aspects, a suture securement device includes a base paddle defining a slot and a suture aperture in communication with the slot, and a rotating paddle having an extension arm with a suture aperture. In such embodiments, the extension arm can rotate within the slot to frictionally crimp a suture, such that the suture is substantially prevented from moving with the apertures.
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