Suture securing tool

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2005-08-23

2005-08-23

Nguyen, Anhtuan T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture retaining means

Reexamination Certificate

active

06932835

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a suture securing tool for securing a suture against body tissue with a suture retainer. The tool includes first, second, and third force application assemblies. The first force application assembly is connectable with at least one end portion of the suture for tensioning the suture with a suture tensioning force which is a function of suture size and strength. The second force application assembly presses the suture retainer against the body tissue and has an opening through which at least one end portion of the suture is extendable. The third force application assembly plastically deforms the suture retainer to thereby secure the suture against body tissue.

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