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Suture spring device applicator

  • US 5,782,844 A
  • Filed: 03/05/1996
  • Issued: 07/21/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An applicator for applying a suture spring device in or in relation to anatomical tissue, said applicator comprisinga storage portion configured to hold at least one suture spring device in a substantially relaxed, contracted state;

  • a guide disposed distally of said storage portion and including a hollow, tubular body configured to receive therein a suture spring device in an elastically deformed, expanded state for positioning in or in relation to the anatomical tissue; and

    a pusher having a configuration to engage a suture spring device in said guide, said pusher being movable in relation to said guide to control the position of the suture spring device relative to said guide.

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