Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-05
2011-10-04
McDermott, Corrine M (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
C606S153000, C227S175100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08029535
ABSTRACT:
A fastener is used during endoscopic procedures in which a suture is used in creating a predefined pouch through tissue apposition within the stomach. The fastener includes a fastener body having a tissue anchor for selectively securing the fastener body to tissue. The fastener body also includes a connection aperture shaped and dimensioned for passage of a suture therethrough.
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Ortiz Mark S.
Plescia David N.
Stokes Michael J.
Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc.
Lauer Christina
McDermott Corrine M
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