Tissue connector apparatus with cable release

Details Tissue connector apparatus with cable release Tissue connector apparatus with cable release

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band

Reexamination Certificate

active

06960221

ABSTRACT:
A tissue connector assembly comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a mechanical restraining device including a plurality of strands releasably attachable to the clip for restraining the clip in its open configuration. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. A flexible member may also interconnect the clip and the needle.

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