WEDGE OPERATED RETAINER DEVICE AND METHODS
First Claim
1. A method of retaining a surgical suture comprising placing a suture between first and second substantially parallel suture contact surfaces of a suture retainer, the first and second contact surfaces defining a distance between them, one of the first and second contact surfaces defining a suture contact axis;
- and moving at least one of the first and second contact surfaces along a movement axis not perpendicular to the suture contact axis to reduce the distance between the first and second suture contact surfaces to engage the suture in the retainer.
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Abstract
This invention relates generally to retainers and methods of using retainers. In particular, the invention relates to a suture retainer adapted for application on a subject by use of an introducing device, such as a catheter. The suture retainer comprises two elements, such as wedge-shaped or substantially wedge-shaped elements, that are positioned such that the elements are juxtaposed with respect to each other. In operation the two elements are engaged by a spring which forces the two elements into contact. Additionally, a housing can be provided.
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9 Claims
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1. A method of retaining a surgical suture comprising placing a suture between first and second substantially parallel suture contact surfaces of a suture retainer, the first and second contact surfaces defining a distance between them, one of the first and second contact surfaces defining a suture contact axis;
- and moving at least one of the first and second contact surfaces along a movement axis not perpendicular to the suture contact axis to reduce the distance between the first and second suture contact surfaces to engage the suture in the retainer.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of retaining a surgical suture comprising placing a suture between first and second substantially parallel suture contact surfaces of a suture retainer;
- and applying a compressive force on the suture with the contact surfaces to engage the suture in the retainer, the compressive force having a force vector that is greatest in a direction not substantially perpendicular to the contact surfaces.
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