Surgery – Instruments – Suture – ligature – elastic band or clip applier
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-01
2007-05-01
Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier
C606S145000, C606S148000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10757042
ABSTRACT:
An instrument and method for suturing wound closures is provided having a handle, shaft and suture engagement mechanism. The instrument provides for multiple placements or “bites” of suture in tissues to enable a wide variety of suturing techniques, including the ability to “run” a suture. The instrument further facilitates suture knot tying. The method of this instrument provides for rapid and effective remote suture placement and knot tying.
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Bovard Mark A.
Fitzsimmons Michael W.
Guelzow James W.
Hammond John F.
Sauer Jude S.
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
LSI Solutions, Inc.
Neal Timothy
Nguyen Anhtuan T.
Salai Esq. Stephen B.
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