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Suture retaining clip

  • US 5,330,442 A
  • Filed: 10/09/1992
  • Issued: 07/19/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/09/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A suture holding clip, which comprises:

  • first and second legs each having at least one suture contacting surface engagement with the suture contacting surface of the other of said legs to form a serpentine interface therebetween, said first and second legs being movable between an open position wherein said suture contacting surfaces define a gap therebetween for the reception of at least one suture strand and a closed position wherein said suture contacting surfaces are engaged, said suture clip having at least two interlock means spaced apart from each other to prevent reopening of the suture holding clip after it has been fully closed;

    wherein said suture contacting surface of each of said first and second legs comprises five planar walls and four substantially right angle corners formed by the intersections of said five planar walls.

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