Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-23
2006-05-23
Jackson, Gary (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
C024S122300, C024S13600R, C024S13600R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07048755
ABSTRACT:
An improved method and apparatus is provided to secure a suture relative to body tissue. When a predetermined minimum force is being transmitted between a suture retainer and the body tissue, the suture is gripped with the suture retainer by plastically deforming material of the suture retainer. One or more bends may be formed in suture by the suture retainer to increase the holding action between the suture retainer and the suture. The bends in the suture may be formed by wrapping the suture around a portion of the suture retainer. During movement of the suture retainer toward the body tissue, the bends may be moved along the suture. One or more bends may be formed in the suture by bending a tubular member through which the suture extends. The tubular member may be maintained in a bent condition by a C-shaped holder member. Alternatively, the tubular member may be maintained in a bent condition by members which are latched together.
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Bonutti Peter M.
Cremens Matthew J.
Liu Ping
Bianco Paul D.
Fleit Martin
Fleit Kain Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco
Jackson Gary
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