Semi-automatic suture device for using surgical thread

Details Semi-automatic suture device for using surgical thread Semi-automatic suture device for using surgical thread

2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S144000, C606S232000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10521966

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an implantable device for semiautomatic suturing using a surgical thread, the suturing enabling biological and/or artificial tissues to be united, the device comprising: blocking means enabling two strands of the thread of a suture to be connected together in a blocking zone; a bearing element having a bearing surface for bearing against the tissues to be sutured together; and controlled tensioning means for applying controlled tensioning to said thread, and suitable, after the two strands of said thread have been blocked together using said blocking means, for exerting a tension at a first predetermined tension value, with the junction between said bearing element and said blocking zone of the device being provided by said controlled tensioning means.

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