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Transvaginal suture spacer devices and methods of use

  • US 6,679,896 B2
  • Filed: 03/28/2002
  • Issued: 01/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/02/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of spacing a suture in a surgical procedure, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a. providing a suture spacer comprising;

    (i) a first member including a proximal end and a distal end;

    (ii) a second member including a proximal end and a distal end, a distal portion of the second member comprising a cross-sectional area, the first and second members having a thickness dimension; and

    (iii) a pivot disposed between the first and second members such that the application of a compressive force upon the proximal ends of the first and second members results in movement of the distal ends away from each other;

    b. placing a suture between the first and second members;

    c. tying the suture around the spacer so as to traverse the thickness dimension and the cross-sectional area, the thickness dimension and the cross-sectional area cooperating to create a predetermined amount of slack in the suture; and

    d. compressing the proximal ends and removing the suture from between the first and second members, the suture retaining the predetermined amount of slack.

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