Apparatus for tightening elongated wound closure elements

Details Apparatus for tightening elongated wound closure elements Apparatus for tightening elongated wound closure elements

1992-10-09

1995-05-23

Graysay, Tamara L.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

1401235, B25B 2500

Patent

active

054176980

ABSTRACT:
An instrument for tightening wound closure elements around body tissue, such as a human sternum following surgery. The instrument includes a first handle and a second handle pivotally attached to the first handle and movable between an open and a closed position. A retaining system is also provided to tighten wound closure material in response to movement of the second handle.

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