Class 606/217 - Sliding fastener

Subclass of Class 606 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter wherein the means for coaptation is an actuator
No. of patents: 34
Last issue date: 11/29/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8066735	Scar-free wound closer with opposing knife guides A zipper-type wound closer attachable to the skin around a skin opening and zipped closed to pull the skin opening closed. The wound closer includes two elongated connecting strips whose feet are pre-coated with adhesive and attached to the skin around the skin open...	11/29/2011
7591835	Method and device for mending skin openings A zipper-type wound closer attachable to the skin around a skin opening and zipped closed to pull the skin opening closed. The wound closer includes two elongated connecting strips whose feet are pre-coated with adhesive and attached to the skin around the skin open...	09/22/2009
7431729	Patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure device with radial and circumferential support The present invention provides a device for occluding an anatomical aperture, such as a septal defect or patent foramen ovale (PFO). The occluder includes two sides connected by an intermediate joint. Each of the sides includes at least one elongate element, which i...	10/07/2008
7413571	Flexible medical closure screen and method A flexible medical closure screen for closing a separation of first and second tissue portions is provided, which includes a mesh screen comprising tubular vertical risers, vertical strands with barbed filaments, and horizontal spacers connecting the risers and stra...	08/19/2008
7413570	Medical closure screen installation systems and methods A medical closure screen device for a separation of first and second tissue portions is provided, which includes a mesh screen comprising tubular vertical risers, vertical strands with barbed filaments, and horizontal spacers connecting the risers and strands in a g...	08/19/2008
7381210	Mitral valve repair system and method for use The present invention is directed to various systems for repairing tissue within the heart of a patient. The mitral valve repair system of the present invention comprises a guide catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one internal lumen formed th...	06/03/2008
7326230	Vascular sealing device and method of use An improved device for closing an opening in a blood vessel includes a cannula holding a first wire group, a second wire group, and a wire fixation device. The positions of the first wire group and second wire group are independently adjustable. The first wire group...	02/05/2008
7285125	Compression anastomosis device and method An anastomotic device for use in the joining of a first tubular structure and a second tubular structure is provided. The anastomotic device includes a cylindrical sleeve configured and dimensioned for placement at least partially within the first tubular structure,...	10/23/2007
7118545	Wound dressing retainer and fastening device An external wound dressing retainer includes a frame having an opening substantially surrounded by the frame, wherein the opening is bounded by a plurality of edges, wherein the frame includes a first side and a second side including an adhesive for adherence to ski...	10/10/2006
7077851	Aneurysm clip An aneurysm clip (1) is provided with two arms (2, 3) which are resiliently pivotable towards each other and carry at their free end clamping bars (12, 13) which are resiliently clamped against each other by the spring force of the arms, with ou...	07/18/2006
7011094	Bronchial flow control devices and methods of use A flow control device includes a sealing component that can be positioned within a bronchial lumen. The sealing component can comprise two or more overlapping segments that are movable relative to one another such that the segments collectively form a seal that can ...	03/14/2006
6969398	Method and apparatus for closing a severed sternum A sternal closure device including impermanently joined sliding and receiving attachment structures which are adapted for intercostal positioning between at least two corresponding rib pairs and substantially surrounding a patient's sternum with each structure havin...	11/29/2005
6860895	Tool, a sealing device, a system and a method for closing a wound A tool (101) is provided for inserting and mating two plug members (2, 3) of a sealing device (1) for closing a wound in the wall of a vessel by placing the distal plug member (2) of the sealing device inside the vessel and the proximal p...	03/01/2005
6669713	Implantable tissue fastener and system for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease A system including an implantable fastener for fastening layers of tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a proximal anchor member and a distal anchor member each being movable from a reduced profile position to a deployed position....	12/30/2003
6471715	Suture tightening device for closing wounds and method for its use The present invention relates to a suture tightening wound closure device for use on mammals including humans. This device is comprising a smooth suture (to be sewn across an open wound through the skin and underlying tissue) and a suture loop tension mea...	10/29/2002
6447533	Implantable tissue fastener and system for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease A system including an implantable fastener for fastening layers of tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the fastener includes a proximal anchor member and a distal anchor member each being movable from a reduced profile position to a deployed position....	09/10/2002
6423087	Internal organ walls joining instrument for an endoscope An internal organ walls joining instrument for an endoscope is used for endoscopically joining two internal organ walls spaced apart from each other, and for endoscopically forming a fistula between the two internal organ walls. The instrument has at leas...	07/23/2002
6254624	External tissue expansion device for breast reconstruction, male pattern baldness and removal of nevi and keloids An external tissue expansion device applies constant continuous low grade force to skin to obtain additional tension free skin and subcutaneous tissue prior to a surgical procedure. The device consists of two suture plates each being laminated structure o...	07/03/2001
6024756	Method of reversibly closing a septal defect A catheter delivered device to close a septal defect, the device comprising a cylindrical shaft of metal or polymeric material with concentric parallel cuts through the wall of the device which create flattened support struts. The center of the support st...	02/15/2000
5893879	Apparatus for the closure of wide skin defects by stretching of skin An apparatus for closing wide skin defects may be used with two long interdermal needles configured for insertion underneath skin close to margins of a skin defect. The skin closing apparatus may include two retaining members (70, 71) configured as a flan...	04/13/1999
5853421	Guide wire with releasable barb anchor An insertion guide wire with an anchor formed in the distal end for precisely locating a subcutaneous arterial wound and inserting a guide sheath adjacent to said arterial wound. The hemostatic material can then be placed outside the wound. When the guide...	12/29/1998
5814067	Skin pinching device A skin pinching device has two jaws (10) that may be moved against each other by threaded spindle (36). Hooks (18) that may be stuck into the skin are arranged on the jaws (10, 12). The hooks (18) are cast into plastic parts (14) mounted on the jaws (10, ...	09/29/1998
5759193	Single needle skin stretching device One or more devices for stretching skin to close a wide skin defect may be used with two long interdermal needles which are inserted underneath the skin along margins of the wound. The skin stretching device may include a pair of needle shafts each having...	06/02/1998
5728122	Guide wire with releaseable barb anchor An insertion guide wire with an anchor formed in the distal end for precisely locating a subcutaneous arterial wound and guiding a plug of hemostatic material thereto. When the hemostatic material is properly placed, the anchor can be released and the gui...	03/17/1998
5584856	Removable surgical staple A surgical staple (10) is provided having a fastener member (11) and a retainer member (12). The retainer member has an internal channel (31) having ridges (33) with serrated teeth (35). The fastener member has a tubular head (13), and a series of prongs ...	12/17/1996
5565004	Christoudias twin forceps approximator The Christoudias twin forceps approximator comprises two moveable plates that are joined together at one end and a central plate of the same length which is also joined at the one end to the two metal plates or limbs. The two flexible metal plates close i...	10/15/1996
5507775	Tissue expansion and approximation device A device applies continuous tension to skin adjacent an ulcerative area, to expand and approximate this skin until it covers the ulcerative area. The new device includes a frame which defines a path in which sliders move under the force of a constant tens...	04/16/1996
5377695	Wound-closing strip A closure for an elongated skin wound having a pair of edges has a pair of parallel tapes each formed by a U-shaped one-piece textile outer strip having a longitudinally extending outside flap and, parallel thereto, an inside flap joined at a longitudinal...	01/03/1995
5139512	Semiautomatic compress The present invention is a semiautomatic compress which performs the function previously performed by a nurse exerting 30 pounds of pressure with her hand on a patient after insertion of a tube into a patient's artery, followed by compression by a sand ba...	08/18/1992
4905694	Intracorporeal temporary wound closure The invention relates to a temporary wound closure for intracorporeal use comprising two strip-shaped sheets which are made from a sewable material coated at least in zones with plastics and whose zones overlapping in the closed condition are provided wit...	03/06/1990
4881546	Wound-closure device and method A gaping surgical incision can be closed by drawing the edges of the incision toward one another by the application of traction to the wound. Adhesive strips which project beyond support tapes of a conventional garment-type slide fastener stringer are the...	11/21/1989
4535772	Skin closure device An improved skin closure device is disclosed which includes a pair of attachment members adapted to be positioned along either side of a wound to be closed, wherein the wound is of the type having a denuded region between the marginal edges of the wound. ...	08/20/1985
4467805	Skin closure stapling device for surgical procedures A skin opening and closure device for surgical procedures incorporates elongated flexible locking strips having elongated locking ridge means formed thereon which are adapted to be placed in interlocking assembly and capable of being separated and relocke...	08/28/1984
4114624	Skin closure means Improvements in skin closure means including means for uniting and holding separable closure members and skin portions attached thereto accurately together and to prevent separation thereof by forces which might otherwise cause the united members to separ...	09/19/1978

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Class 606/217 - Sliding fastener