Tissue holding devices and methods for making the same

Details Tissue holding devices and methods for making the same Tissue holding devices and methods for making the same

2007-05-02

2010-12-14

Wollschlager, Jeffrey (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Mechanical shaping or molding to form or reform shaped article

Shaping against forming surface

C264S210800, C264S280000, C264S322000, C264S325000, C606S228000, C606S229000, C606S230000, C606S231000

Reexamination Certificate

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07850894

ABSTRACT:
Various methods are provided for forming tissue holding devices having predetermined shapes suitable for use in surgical applications, and devices formed in accordance with such methods are also provided. These methods include press forming methods, and press forming methods in combination with profile punching. Tissue holding devices formed in accordance with such methods include various configurations for a core and a plurality of tissue holding elements extending outwardly from the core.

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