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Emergency self-retaining sutures and packaging

US9675341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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585References

12Claims

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Assignee

Ethicon, Inc. · US

Inventors

William L. D'Agostino · Hamden, US
Matt Merkel · Marble, US
Ron Bowser · Shoemakersville, US
Mark Hoyt · Reading, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 9, 2011
Grant date	Jun 13, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 10, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A removable self-retaining suture system and methods for use thereof in emergency situations. The system comprises one or more self-retaining suture segments and a grasp engagement element. The system may be used for temporary wound closure in a trauma victim, and may be easily removed upon the availability of proper medical care to the victim.

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