Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-24
2010-12-14
Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
C606S233000, C600S037000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07850713
ABSTRACT:
A device for fixing and tensioning at least one pulling thread for applying a neovagina comprises a base body on which at least one fixing element is arranged for fixing the at least one pulling thread with tensioning. The fixing element is able to turn about an axis of rotation in order to tension the at least one pulling thread, and a blocking device is provided for the fixing element, by means of which blocking device the fixing element can be blocked at least in a direction of rotation opposite to the direction of rotation for tensioning the at least one pulling thread.
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Doll Frank
Walter Christian
Burk Catherine E.
Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
Marmor II Charles A
St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
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