Wound closing apparatus and method

Details Wound closing apparatus and method Wound closing apparatus and method

1993-07-14

1995-12-26

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Sutureless closure

606104, 411457, A61B 1704

Patent

active

054783542

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for closing trocar wounds and a method for using such apparatus. The apparatus includes a fastener having three or more legs attached to a base. The fastener is placed over a wound and its legs are embedded in tissue about the wound. In other embodiments a fastener is placed under the wound to engage fascia and skin tissue.

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