Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism

Details Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

C606S151000, C606S157000, C606S158000, C606S233000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07001412

ABSTRACT:
A polymeric, surgical clip having first and second curved leg members joined at their proximal end by a hinge portion and movable from an open position to a closed position for securing and maintaining a desired amount of tension on a suture. A ridge protrudes from a portion of the inner surface of one leg and a groove is formed in a corresponding portion of the inner surface of the other leg. An eyelet extends through the ridge to engage a portion of a suture.

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