Suture delivery system
US9421009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06142
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture delivery system includes a distal portion having a central opening therein and one or more flanges surrounding said central opening; a body portion connected with said distal portion; and at least one suture strand and needle combination removably connected with at least one of said distal portion and said body portion, wherein a first portion of said suture strand engages said flanges of said distal portion and said body portion stores a second portion of said suture strand and said needle.
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