Suture locking apparatus

Details Suture locking apparatus Suture locking apparatus

1995-12-15

1998-03-10

Dawson, Glenn K.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

128898, A61B 1704

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active

057255563

ABSTRACT:
A suture locking fastener for surgical procedures. The one piece plastic molded fastener features a plurality of triangular-shaped leaves that are attached to a base. At least one of the leaves is attached to the base using a flexible hinge section thus permitting that leaf to articulate with respect to the base. The leaves are positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the horizontal that is at least 30 degrees, and, preferably, 45 degrees which permits a suture, either a thread or a plastic filament, to be held securely without deforming or cutting into it.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4741330 (1988-05-01), Hayhurst
patent: 5258015 (1993-11-01), Li et al.
patent: 5370661 (1994-12-01), Branch

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