Suture clinch

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1998-05-21

2000-08-08

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

606148, 606151, 606157, 24115A, 24265A, A61B 1704, A44B 104

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06099553&

ABSTRACT:
A suture system for closing a wound defined by tissue portions includes an elongate suture having a pair of ends adapted for threading relative to the tissue portions leaving the suture ends free. A securing mechanism has a first position for capturing the suture ends and a second position for permanently holding the suture ends in a fixed relationship, with the suture tensioned to maintain the tissue portions in close proximity. In a third position, the securing mechanism frictionally engages the suture ends in a sliding relationship. In an associated method, continuous tension is placed on the suture ends during operation of the securing mechanism.

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