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Surgical clip having hole therein and method of anchoring suture

  • US 5,171,251 A
  • Filed: 03/02/1992
  • Issued: 12/15/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/02/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of securely anchoring a strand of suture without tying a surgical knot, comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a surgical clip composed of a polymeric material with first and second leg members joined at their proximal ends, each leg member having a clamping inner surface, said clamping inner surface being in opposition to the clamping inner surface of the other leg member;

    b) placing said strand of suture between the clamping inner surfaces of said first and second leg members;

    c) applying heat to at least a portion of said clip so as to soften said polymeric material from which said clip is composed;

    d) applying compressive force against said first and second leg members of said clip while said clip is in a softened state so as to clamp said strand of suture between said clamping inner surfaces of said first and second leg members; and

    e) removing said heat and said compressive force from said clip.

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