Apparatus for the closure of wide skin defects by stretching of

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1992-02-13

1993-11-23

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

606213, 606218, 606148, 606 1, A61B 1700

Patent

active

052639711

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for closing wide skin defects may include two long pins for insertion underneath the skin close to the margins of the defect. Two U-shaped members may also be provided. Each U-shaped member may include a sharp hook at the end of each leg adapted to pierce the skin and to engage one pin each in two places. A contracting screw may connect the two members and approximate the pins and the skin margins until final closure of the defect. A parallel alignment mechanism may also be provided to maintain the U-shaped members in parallel alignment.

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Cohen and Cosmetto, "Suture Tension Adjustment Reel", J. Dermatol. Surg. Oncol., 1992; 18:112-123.

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