Annulotomy closure device and related methods

Details Annulotomy closure device and related methods Annulotomy closure device and related methods

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

C623S017120, C623S017160

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901430

ABSTRACT:
A system for sealing a hole in a body, comprising a generally cylindrical mesh formed from a plurality of helical strands which is inserted into the hole, with at least one end of the cylindrical mesh being moved least partially through an interior portion of the cylindrical shaped mesh such that the mesh expands radially outwards against sides of the hole.

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