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Apparatus and methods for tissue closure
US8926639B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8926639-B2 |
| Application number | US-201013144291-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2010 |
| Priority date | Jan 12, 2009 |
| Publication date | Jan 6, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2015 |
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Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a tissue opening, for example a trocar opening used in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. In a tissue closure device, a finger guard or shield can be used, handle or holding area or areas can be used, and positioning indicators can be used. A resiliently flexible target material can also be used for reliably holding a suture during the procedure. Introducers can be used having a suture holder, an alignment indicator and insertion limits.
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What is claimed is: 1. A tissue closure assembly comprising: a longitudinally extending body having a proximal portion for manual disposition and having a distal portion for insertion into an opening in a tissue layer, the distal portion having a first wall extending to a suture supporting portion supported by the distal portion, the suture supporting portion being movable between coaxial and non-coaxial positions relative to the body, the proximal portion including a shield havin…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US8926639B2 cover?
- Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a tissue opening, for example a trocar opening used in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. In a tissue closure device, a finger guard or shield can be used, handle or holding area or areas can be used, and positioning indicators can be used. A resiliently flexible target material can also be used for reliably holding a suture during the proce…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Bagaoisan Celso, Pai Suresh, Dreher James, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/0482. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jan 06 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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