Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-05
2011-07-05
Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C024S380000, C024SDIG048, C606S157000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07972347
ABSTRACT:
A device and technique for a sutureless wound closure, which limits the risks of rupture and scarring, is described. The device includes a one-piece surgical fastener generally shaped in a curve along the width of the surgical fastener. The fastener includes a tissue insertion tongue with a plurality of tissue attachment points for fixing the fastener to skin tissue. The fastener also includes a clasp for engaging an identical surgical fastener. The surgical fastener can also be a two-piece structure including a male connecting strap and a female connector. Both pieces include a tissue-connecting mechanism for fixing to skin tissue. The female connector includes an engagement clasp for securing the male connecting strap to the female connector.
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Garvin Dennis D.
Wong Jeffrey P.
Dewitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
Erezo Darwin P
Ryckman Melissa
Sara, Esq. Charles S.
Surgical Security, LLC
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