Method and device for approximating tissue
US9517060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0475
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wound closure device including a first tissue anchor with a first suture filament fixedly coupled thereto at a proximal end and extending along a length to a free distal end, and a second tissue anchor with a second suture filament fixedly coupled thereto at a proximal end and extending along a length to a free distal end. The first suture filament is configured to form a slip knot at its proximal end substantially adjacent the first tissue anchor, and the second suture is configured to form a slip knot at its proximal end substantially adjacent the second tissue anchor. The length of the first suture filament passes through the slip knot of the second suture and the length of the second suture filament passes through the slip knot of the first suture filament.
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