BIO-ABSORBABLE TISSUE CLOSURE SYSTEM
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1. A tissue closure clip dispenser system to dispense, bend, insert, and lock a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips for the rapid closure of a deep tissue wound, the system comprising:
- a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips, each bio-absorbable surgical clip formed as a unitary structure having a flexible elongated body with a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein the first distal end and the second distal end comprise a means for interlocking;
a magazine configured to contain the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips before any of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is dispensed in a sterile field;
a dispenser into which the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is loaded without breaking the sterile field, the dispenser configured to rapidly dispense the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips; and
an applicator to receive a dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser, to rapidly bend, insert, and lock the dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip into subcutaneous tissue, and to thereafter automatically receive a next dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser.
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Abstract
A surgical fastening system, utilizing surgical clips made from bio-absorbable materials, for use in the rapid closing of deep internal wounds in humans or animals is disclosed. Elements of the system include surgical clips, applicators of surgical clips and dispensers of surgical clips. The surgical clips may contain small amounts of prophylactic antibiotic medication, long-acting time-release pain medication, radio-opaque markers, small amounts of radioactive material, colors, and/or patterns.
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1. A tissue closure clip dispenser system to dispense, bend, insert, and lock a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips for the rapid closure of a deep tissue wound, the system comprising:
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a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips, each bio-absorbable surgical clip formed as a unitary structure having a flexible elongated body with a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein the first distal end and the second distal end comprise a means for interlocking; a magazine configured to contain the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips before any of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is dispensed in a sterile field; a dispenser into which the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is loaded without breaking the sterile field, the dispenser configured to rapidly dispense the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips; and an applicator to receive a dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser, to rapidly bend, insert, and lock the dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip into subcutaneous tissue, and to thereafter automatically receive a next dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for loading a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips into a tissue closure clip dispenser system, the method comprising:
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configuring a tissue closure clip dispenser system to comprise; a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips, each bio-absorbable surgical clip formed as a unitary structure having a flexible elongated body with a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein the first distal end and the second distal end comprise a means for interlocking; a magazine configured to contain the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips before any of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is dispensed in a sterile field; a dispenser into which the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is loaded without breaking the sterile field, the dispenser configured to rapidly dispense the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips; and an applicator to receive a dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser, to rapidly bend, insert, and lock the dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip into subcutaneous tissue, and to thereafter automatically receive a next dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser; loading the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips into the magazine; placing the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips into the dispenser; installing the dispenser containing the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips, in a substantially flush manner, to the applicator; and replacing the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips as needed during a closure of a deep tissue wound.
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20. A method for rapidly dispensing a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips into subcutaneous tissue and for rapidly closing a deep tissue wound, the method comprising:
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configuring a tissue closure clip dispenser system to comprise; a plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips, each bio-absorbable surgical clip formed as a unitary structure having a flexible elongated body with a first distal end and a second distal end, wherein the first distal end and the second distal end comprise a means for interlocking; a magazine configured to contain the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips before any of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is dispensed in a sterile field; a dispenser into which the magazine of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips is loaded without breaking the sterile field, the dispenser configured to rapidly dispense the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips; and an applicator comprising a plurality of proximal handle levers, a fulcrum, and a set of distal ends having anvils, the applicator to receive a dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser, to rapidly bend, insert, and lock the dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip into subcutaneous tissue, and to thereafter automatically receive a next dispensed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the dispenser; loading the tissue closure clip dispenser system with the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips; inserting the distal ends of the applicator into a tissue area to be closed; pressing the proximal handle levers together to engage one of the plurality of bio-absorbable surgical clips into a closed position; releasing the closed bio-absorbable surgical clip from the applicator; dispensing additional bio-absorbable surgical clips as required by the tissue area being treated; and retracting the distal ends of the applicator from the tissue area.
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