Tissue connector apparatus and methods

Details Tissue connector apparatus and methods Tissue connector apparatus and methods

2003-05-16

2009-06-16

Woo, Julian W (Department: 3773)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

C606S151000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07547313

ABSTRACT:
A tissue connector assembly having a flexible member and a surgical clip releasably coupled to the flexible member. A needle may be secured to one end portion of the flexible member with the surgical clip coupled to the other end portion of the flexible member. A locking device may be used to couple the flexible member to the surgical clip. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes drawing tissue portions together with a clip assembly and securing the tissue portions together with the clip assembly.

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