Suture attachment device

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1994-06-01

1997-05-20

Aschenbrenner, Peter A.

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

606232, 24136R, 24115M, 24453, A61B 1700

Patent

active

056308248

ABSTRACT:
A suture locking button is described. The device includes a base element with a first axial passage for receiving at least one, and preferably two, suture filaments that is attached via a frangible membrane to a locking dement. The locking dement is adapted for movement from a first position, where the locking element extends outwardly from the base dement, to a second position, where the locking element is disposed within the base element by disrupting the frangible membrane to trap the suture filament(s) within the first axial passage between the locking element and the base element. The locking element may have a flange integral with its proximal end that effectively prevents the base element from backing out of the tissue in a direction proximal to the tissue. The invention also pertains to the combination of a suture and a device for securing the suture to a tissue. A method for securing tissue by way of a suture is also included within the scope of the invention.

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