Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Bioabsorbable magnesium knots for securing surgical suture
- Patent Title (中): 生物可吸收的镁结，用于固定手术缝合
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Application No.: US12755943Application Date: 2010-04-07
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Publication No.: US08398680B2Publication Date: 2013-03-19
- Inventor: Jude S. Sauer , Heather R. Leigh
- Applicant: Jude S. Sauer , Heather R. Leigh
- Applicant Address: US NY Victor
- Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.
- Current Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Victor
- Agency: Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
- Agent Stephen B. Salai, Esq.
- Main IPC: A61B17/04
- IPC: A61B17/04
Abstract:
A crimpable magnesium sleeve for securing a suture within the body and for dissolving over time while introducing only compatible amounts of magnesium into the body. An instrument for placing such a sleeve on a suture crimping the sleeve and cutting the suture after placement. An alloy of magnesium, zinc, and aluminum may be used to form the sleeve.
Public/Granted literature
- US20110251641A1 BIOABSORBABLE MAGNESIUM KNOTS FOR SECURING SURGICAL SUTURE Public/Granted day:2011-10-13
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