Surgery – Instruments – Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)
Surgery
Instruments
Suture retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07033380
ABSTRACT:
A device for locking a suture in place without the need for tying knots once the suture is placed within tissue is provided. The device comprises an anchor having a cannula and a locking mechanism for securing the suture within the cannula.
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