Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-20
2005-09-20
Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
C606S153000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06945980
ABSTRACT:
A tissue connector assembly comprising a multiple loop fastener movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a restraining device attached to the fastener for restraining the fastener in its open configuration provides for a self-closing, multiple suture fastener. A needle may be releasably attached to the fastener. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a fastener through tissue with the fastener being biased in an open position by a restraining device secured to the fastener, threading the fastener through more than one stitch, and removing the restraining device from the fastener.
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patent
Doan Nga
Ho Liem
Nguyen John D.
Schaller Laurent
Thach Cong
Berry Tom
Ho (Jackie ) Tan-Uyen T.
Hohenshell Jeffrey J.
Medtronic Inc.
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