Tissue wound closure device and applicator instrument
US9662100B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Novel tissue wound closure devices and applicator instruments are disclosed. The tissue wound closure devices have a filament or strap and a capture device that locks the filament or strap in place after application to approximate a wound in tissue. The applicator instruments have a curved insertion needle.
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