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SELF-RETAINING WOUND CLOSURE DEVICE INCLUDING AN ANCHORING LOOP

  • US 20100298871A1
  • Filed: 08/04/2010
  • Published: 11/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/14/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A wound closure device comprising:

  • a needle;

    a polymer suture filament having a first end from which the needle extends, and a second end;

    a plurality of cuts made into a first portion of the polymer suture filament adjacent the first end;

    the plurality of cuts defining a plurality of tissue engaging elements distributed along the first portion of the polymer suture filament;

    said tissue engaging elements being adapted to permit movement of the first portion of the polymer suture filament through tissue towards the first end, and prevent movement of the first portion of the polymer suture filament through tissue towards the second end;

    a second portion of the polymer suture filament adjacent the second end being formed into a loop; and

    the loop having diameter such that the tissue engaging elements can pass through the loop without engaging the loop.

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