Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-17
2010-12-21
Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07854750
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method of securing a suture. The method includes providing a retainer having first and second sections. The first section has a central post, and the second section has a central bore dimensioned to receive the central post. The method also includes moving a suture through a passage in the first section, wrapping the suture around the central post, and moving the suture through a channel of the second section. The method further includes interconnecting the first and second sections with the central post positioned in the central bore and with the suture disposed between the first and second sections. Moreover, the method includes bonding the first and second sections together to secure the suture relative to the retainer.
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Bonutti Peter M.
Cremens Matthew J.
Bianco Paul D.
Fleit Martin
Fleit Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco PL
P Tech, LLC.
Woo Julian W
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