Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Dawson, Glenn K. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
C606S148000, C128S898000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10743668
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a suture locking device including a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses that are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the first and second ends of the retaining member are releasably positioned within the first and second recesses of the support member. Alternatively, the suture locking device comprises a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the support member is releasably secured to hold the first and second ends of the retaining member within its first and second recesses.
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Chatlynne Etan
Collier John
Crombie John
Dawson Glenn K.
Ethicon Inc.
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