LENGTH OF SELF-RETAINING SUTURE AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR USING THE SAME
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Abstract
A method and device for anchoring a length of self-retaining suture. The method of anchoring includes providing for an assembly having a length of self-retaining suture and a suture insertion device. The length of suture includes at least a portion of the length having a plurality of retainers thereon extending in a first direction. The insertion device has a length and a recess to receive a portion of the suture length. The method further includes placing a portion of the suture length in the recess and inserting the device into the body of a mammal until the recess reaches a predetermined location thereby forming an insertion pathway. The method further includes retrieving the insertion device from the body by moving the insertion device in a direction substantially opposed to the insertion pathway.
9 Citations
74 Claims
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1-62. -62. (canceled)
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63. A suture insertion device for use in inserting a length of suture into the tissue of a mammal comprising:
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a substantially rigid, elongate body having a first device end, a second device end and a device length; a recess proximate to the first device end to receive a cross section of suture, said recess having a frontward end and a rearward end; and a forwardly extending finger located at the rearward end of the recess for maintaining a suture within the recess during insertion. - View Dependent Claims (65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73)
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64. (canceled)
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74-164. -164. (canceled)
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