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Device for laceration or incision closure

  • US 20050020957A1
  • Filed: 07/24/2003
  • Published: 01/27/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/24/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. ) A two-component device for closing a laceration or incision, comprising:

  • a) a first component comprising a first adhesive-backed anchoring member;

    b) one or more first connecting members, produced separately from the first adhesive-backed anchoring member, attached to the first adhesive-backed anchoring member and extending from one edge thereof in a first direction;

    c) a second component comprising a second adhesive-backed anchoring member;

    d) one or more second connecting members, produced separately from the second adhesive-backed anchoring member, attached to the second adhesive-backed anchoring member and extending from one edge thereof in a second direction generally opposite to the first direction;

    e) means for attaching the one or more first connecting members to the second anchoring member and means for attaching the one or more second connecting members to the first anchoring member, the attachment of the connecting members to the anchoring members forming attached and bridging portions of the one or more connecting members, the attached portions being attached to an anchoring member, and the bridging portions spanning the over-laceration area between the first and second anchoring members.

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