Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Jackson, Gary (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
C606S148000, C289S017000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07992571
ABSTRACT:
A suture trimmer having a shaft with a groove formed in the side thereof, a cutting member movably disposed within the shaft, and a suture retainer slidably disposed within the shaft. The suture trimmer may be used to position knots formed within a suture loop prior to trimming the free end(s) of the suture loop, and to deliver an agent near the location where the suture is severed.
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Anderson Steven C.
Dana Michael
Friedman Mitchell B.
Gross T. Daniel
Ma Dawn
Abbott Laboratories
Jackson Gary
Mendoza Michael G
Workman Nydegger
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