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Method of using ultrasonic vibration to secure body tissue

  • US 20030225438A1
  • Filed: 06/10/2003
  • Published: 12/04/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/13/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of securing a suture relative to body tissue comprising:

  • positioning a suture through first and second layers of body tissue;

    tensioning the suture;

    positioning a suture retainer in operable relation to the suture;

    transmitting a force from the suture retainer to the body tissue, such that the first and second layers of body tissue are in proximal relationship; and

    applying ultrasonic energy to the suture retainer to thereby bond the suture to the suture retainer

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