Surgical crimping device and method of use
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1. A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising:
- a) a handle portion having a pivotable handle member;
b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis; and
c) a tool assembly remotely operable from said handle portion and extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion, said tool assembly having a stationary anvil portion, a movable hammer and a securing member disposed therebetween, wherein said movable hammer deforms said securing member upon the length of suture material by moving along the longitudinal axis toward said stationary anvil portion.
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Abstract
A surgical apparatus and method of use for maintaining tension upon a length of suture material extending from body tissue is provided. The surgical apparatus deforms and compresses a securing member about a length of suture material which is received therethrough so as to maintain a prescribed amount of tension on the suture material which extends from body tissue and is engaged in the compressed securing member.
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1. A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising:
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a) a handle portion having a pivotable handle member; b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis; and c) a tool assembly remotely operable from said handle portion and extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion, said tool assembly having a stationary anvil portion, a movable hammer and a securing member disposed therebetween, wherein said movable hammer deforms said securing member upon the length of suture material by moving along the longitudinal axis toward said stationary anvil portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A surgical apparatus for applying a substantially cylindrical securing member to a length of suture material comprising:
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a) a handle portion having a pivotable handle member; b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis; and c) a tool assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion, said tool assembly having a deforming assembly remotely operable from said handle portion to deform the substantially cylindrical securing member to a length of suture by movement of said deforming assembly along said longitudinal axis and a recess configured and dimensioned to receive the securing member entirely within said tool assembly. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising:
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a) a handle portion having a pivotable handle member; b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle portion and defining a longitudinal axis; and c) a tool assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion and remotely operable from said handle portion for enclosing, deforming and securing the securing member upon the length of suture material, said tool assembly having a longitudinal bore for receiving the entire securing member therein. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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