Automatic suture locking device

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2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

C606S213000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08007514

ABSTRACT:
The present invention involves an automatic suture locking device useable with vascular closure device. The suture locking device includes a housing and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism has locked and unlocked positions. In the locked position, a suture pathway through the mechanism is sufficiently tortuous to prevent free suture movement.

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