System and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue

Details System and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue System and method for moving and stretching plastic tissue

2001-05-09

2008-09-30

Erezo, Darwin P (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

C606S216000, C606S213000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07429265

ABSTRACT:
A system and method of moving and stretching plastic tissue using dynamic force. An elastomeric driver is adjustably attachable to one or more anchors for securing the elastomer to the plastic tissue, providing a self adjusting system that is capable of exerting relatively constant tension over a certain distance.

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