Tissue approximation forceps and method

Details Tissue approximation forceps and method Tissue approximation forceps and method

1998-04-14

1999-10-26

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Tweezers

606205, 294 992, A61B 1750

Patent

active

059720212

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method of approximating a wound or laceration without everting the wound edges and tissue approximation forceps to practice the method. The tissue approximation forceps include handle members which mount grip members having grip surfaces. The grip surfaces are moved toward the skin where the grip surfaces engage the skin while remaining generally parallel to the skin surface. The grip surfaces frictionally hold the engaged skin surfaces while the handle members are moved from an uncompressed position to a compressed position. The grip members can be moved toward or away from one another to approximate the edges of the wound or laceration without everting the wound edges. Tissue adhesive is then applied.

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A package insert from Dermabond Topical Skin Adhesive, Manufactured for Ethicon, Inc. by Closure Medical Corp.
Evaluation and Management of Traumatic Lacerations, by Adam J. Singer, M.D. et al., as reprinted from The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 337, Oct. 16, 1997 pp. 1142-1147.

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