Method of suturing

Details Method of suturing Method of suturing

1988-02-01

1989-05-23

Pinkham, Richard C.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128339, A61B 1708, A61B 1706

Patent

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048320269

ABSTRACT:
A method for low trauma suturing: (a) Thin steel needle put into flesh (using a tool) on one side of the wound until anchor fixed to a needle engages flesh. At that time point of needle will protrude. Anchor crimped on the protruding side; (b) Anchors are in ball form with square cavities to accept projections on hand tool; (c) Plier-like tool used to grab anchors has projection which fits into anchor cavities; and (d) dispenser for needle/anchor assembly and dispenser for crimp-on anchor provide for quick removal in sterilized condition.

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