Title:
MULTIPLE LOOP TISSUE CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND METHODS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002080779
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A tissue connector assembly (1101) comprises a multiple loop fastener (1301) movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a restraining device (124c) attached to the fastener (1300) for restraining the fastener (1301) in its open configuration provides for a self-closing, multiple suture fastener. A needle (116) may be releasably attached to the fastener (1301). A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a fastener (1301) through tissue with the fastener (1301) being biased in an open position by a restraining device (124c) secured to the fastener (1301, threading the fastener (1301) through more than one stitch, and removing the restraining device (124c) from the fastener (1301).
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Inventors:
NGUYEN JOHN (US)
SCHALLER LAURENT (US)
THACH CONG (US)
HO LIEM (US)
DOAN NGA (US)
SCHALLER LAURENT (US)
THACH CONG (US)
HO LIEM (US)
DOAN NGA (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/010865
Publication Date:
January 30, 2003
Filing Date:
April 05, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
COALESCENT SURGICAL INC (US)
NGUYEN JOHN (US)
SCHALLER LAURENT (US)
THACH CONG (US)
HO LIEM (US)
DOAN NGA (US)
NGUYEN JOHN (US)
SCHALLER LAURENT (US)
THACH CONG (US)
HO LIEM (US)
DOAN NGA (US)
International Classes:
A61B17/06; A61B17/064; A61B17/08; A61B17/11; A61B17/00; A61F2/00; (IPC1-7): A61B17/08
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