Suture tensioning device

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1996-05-03

1997-07-22

Buiz, Michael Powell

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606147, 606144, A61E 1704

Patent

active

056499400

ABSTRACT:
A suture tensioning device is described that comprises first and second jaws in facing relationship and oriented in parallel to each other. The first and second jaws are disposed in relative slidable engagement so that one of the jaws is adapted for parallel movement towards and away from the other jaw to define a variable gap between them. A suture retainer is engaged with a surface of the second jaw to enable a suture to be tied so that the suture exerts a variable tension on the surface caused by the variable gap between the first and second parallel jaws. Preferably, the first jaw has defined therein a shape designed to engage with a surface from which a suture emanates. Methods for adjustably tensioning a suture and a kit for performing suspension of a tissue are described.

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