Suture welding device

Details Suture welding device Suture welding device

2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Woo, Julian W. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S137000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06866672

ABSTRACT:
Devices for welding suture segments in lieu of tying knots in sutures applied during endoscopic surgery. The devices provide for snaring loose suture ends and drawing the suture ends into a space between heating surfaces, and provide for closing the heating surfaces.

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