Suture trimmer

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

C606S139000, C606S145000, C606S148000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918867

ABSTRACT:
A suture trimmer having a shaft with a groove formed in the side thereof, a cutting member movably disposed within the shaft, and a suture retainer slidably disposed within the shaft. The suture trimmer may be used to position knots formed within a suture loop prior to trimming the free end(s) of the suture loop, and to deliver an agent near the location where the suture is severed.

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