Suture locking device and methods
US9642615B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0488
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture locking device includes a suture locking assembly, a suture cutting member, and an actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a first actuator operable longitudinally to lock the suture with the suture locking assembly, and a second actuator operable laterally to concurrently cut the suture with the suture cutting member and disconnect the suture locking assembly from the suture locking device.
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