Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Modular tissue securement systems
- Patent Title (中): 模块化组织固定系统
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Application No.: US13247713Application Date: 2011-09-28
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Publication No.: US08905033B2Publication Date: 2014-12-09
- Inventor: Robert Rousseau , David Lindh
- Applicant: Robert Rousseau , David Lindh
- Applicant Address: US NJ Somerville
- Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NJ Somerville
- Main IPC: A61F5/56
- IPC: A61F5/56
Abstract:
A system and method are disclosed for the securement of tissue and in particular for placement of a tongue base suspension fiber for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The system incorporates disposable connectors with releasable needles to facilitate the placement of fibers with minimal increase in suture site dilation or trauma.
Public/Granted literature
- US20130074849A1 Modular Tissue Securement Systems Public/Granted day:2013-03-28
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