Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-26
2010-06-08
Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
C606S139000, C606S148000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07731727
ABSTRACT:
A therapeutic instrument for the ergonomic, effective and safe opening and closing of targeted remote tissue sites; includes a pistol grip style handle with a hand activated lever for needle deployment and, optionally, with features to control tissue cutting and guide wire installation; also incorporates a specialized elongated rigid or flexible instrument shaft, which enables vacuum assisted holding of tissue at a uniquely contoured distal tip, where placement of a suture in a purse string configures occurs along with, if desired, tissue cutting and guide wire passage.
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Erezo Darwin P
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
LSI Solutions, Inc.
Salai Esq. Stephen B.
Shaw Esq. Brian B.
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