Remotely anchored tissue fixation device

Details Remotely anchored tissue fixation device Remotely anchored tissue fixation device

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

C606S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10246174

ABSTRACT:
A tissue approximation device and processes for using the device, particularly in the mid-face region, are provided. The device is an implantable, biodegradable construct that has attachment points emanating from at least one supportive backing. The device also has a connecting member or leash which extends between the backing and an anchor which is attached to bone or soft tissue. Attachment to soft tissue is accomplished by a second backing having attachment points emanating from the backing and attachment to bone is accomplished by a post. The connecting member allows for repeated adjustments in length between the anchor and the backing in vivo or ex vivo until the desired amount of tissue approximation is achieved. The device improves the mechanical phase of wound healing and evenly distributes tension over the contact area between the device and tissue.

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