Automatic suture fixation apparatus and method for minimally...

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Barrett, Tom (Department: 3738)

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Heart valve

Combined with surgical tool

C623S002380

Reexamination Certificate

active

09987976

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for automatically fixing sutures used in the surgical replacement of a heart valve, includes a first cylinder having a first end and a second end and an interior surface and an exterior surface. An annular lip is formed on the exterior surface adjacent to the second end of the first cylinder. The apparatus further includes a second cylinder having second securing means formed on an interior surface of the second cylinder, such that the second securing means corresponds to and are adapted to fixedly engage the first securing means.

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