Surgery – Instruments – Sutureless closure
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-03
2009-12-01
Ho, (Jackie) Tan-Uyen T. (Department: 3773)
Surgery
Instruments
Sutureless closure
C606S151000, C606S158000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07625392
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are provided for closing a puncture wound. In one exemplary embodiment, a puncture closure device is provided having an elongate tubular body that is disposable through a puncture in tissue and that includes proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion can be adapted to expand to form proximal wings upon rotation of the elongate tubular body, preferably in a first direction. The distal portion can be adapted to expand to form distal wings upon rotation of the elongate tubular body, preferably in a second, opposite direction. The proximal and distal portions can also be adapted to be moved toward one another as they expand upon rotation. As a result, the proximal and distal wings can engage tissue therebetween.
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Coleman James
Cummins Christy
Ho (Jackie ) Tan-Uyen T.
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
Orkin Alexander
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