Class 606/233 - Suture supported from engagement with incision (e.g., suture bridge)

Subclass of Class 606 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter comprising a lifting means which lifts a
No. of patents: 39
Last issue date: 12/27/2011

Number	Title	Issue Date
8083771	Water-swellable copolymers and articles and coatings made therefrom The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acryl...	12/27/2011
7566340	Surgical threading device and method for using same A threading device that includes an elongated tube having first and second opposite ends and a fiberoptic core. The elongated tube includes an interior and an eyelet defined therein. The first end of the elongated tube includes a blunt tip affixed thereto and the se...	07/28/2009
7235091	Apparatus and method for fixation of ankle syndesmosis The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the fixation of ankle syndesmosis tibio-fibular diastasis, the apparatus comprising a pair of buttons secured together by means of a first suture, a second suture being secured to one of the pair of button...	06/26/2007
7001412	Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism A polymeric, surgical clip having first and second curved leg members joined at their proximal end by a hinge portion and movable from an open position to a closed position for securing and maintaining a desired amount of tension on a suture. A ridge protrudes from ...	02/21/2006
6997940	Bone suture assembly The present invention provides an internal fracture fixation assembly for fixation of a fracture in a bone. The assembly includes an implantable first suture retaining member having a body configured and dimensioned to be positionable proximate an outer surface of t...	02/14/2006
6984241	Apparatus and methods for tendon or ligament repair Apparatus and methods for repairing damaged tendons or ligaments. Various repair apparatus include an elongate tensile member and a pair of anchor structures connected for movement along the tensile member on either side of a repair site, such as a tear or laceratio...	01/10/2006
6902573	Instrumentarium for implanting a tendon replacement An instrumentarium for implanting a tendon replacement in a channel within a bone comprises a suture retention device. Said suture retention device has a plate-shaped body and a cylindrical pin projecting from said plate-shaped body. At least two openings extend thr...	06/07/2005
6814741	Suture buttress A suture buttress comprises a hollow tube having an outer surface and opposed ends. The suture buttress may further include an external securing element, such as a securing tab suitable to retain the suture buttress within a bone tunnel. The suture buttress may also...	11/09/2004
6776789	Cinch suture and method for using This invention is a cinch suture having first and second segments and a locking device joining these segments which responds to teeth on the first segment to lock a ligature in place and prevent loosening. The locking device has teeth positioned to interact with eng...	08/17/2004
6747121	Poly(L-lactide-co-glycolide) copolymers, methods for making and using same, and devices containing same The present invention relates in general to implantable, resorbable copolymers containing L-lactide and glycolide repeat units, and in particular to terpolymers containing L-lactide, glycolide, and one other type of repeat unit selected from the group consisting of ...	06/08/2004
6726706	Suture tape and method for use A tape for use in closing a tissue opening including a substrate and a plurality of sutures sewn directly into the substrate. The tape may have serrated edges in order to facilitate closure of a nonlinear tissue opening. Moreover, the tape may include windows in ord...	04/27/2004
6712839	Frame and method for suturing of a wound A frame (1) and a method for suturing a wound (22). The frame (1) is placed on each side of the wound (22) and reaches across it. The frame (1) has a first and second foundation part (2, 3) for placing on the skin (20...	03/30/2004
6656182	Tissue manipulation An apparatus and method for manipulating and anchoring tissue is provided. The invention is directed to solving the problem of manipulating and anchoring tissue within a joint when access to that tissue is limited, for example, during arthroscopic surgery...	12/02/2003
6620166	Suture buttress system A suture buttress system has a suture retriever and a suture buttress. The suture retriever includes a handle portion with an elongate member extending therefrom and having an outer surface and a distal end that includes a suture retaining element. The su...	09/16/2003
6599311	Method and assembly for lung volume reduction Methods and assemblies for reducing the volume of a lung. A plurality of anchors are anchored at different positions in the lung. A cord is attached to each of the anchors. The anchors are drawn towards one another via the cords to cause the lung to colla...	07/29/2003
6485504	Hard or soft tissue closure An apparatus for holding a first portion of a bone and a second portion of a bone together for the bone to heal. A method for holding a first portion of a bone and a second portion of a bone together for the bone to heal. A suture. A grommet for a bone. A...	11/26/2002
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
6245081	Suture buttress A suture buttress includes a hollow tube having an outer surface and opposed ends. The suture buttress may further include an external securing element, such as a securing tab suitable to retain the suture buttress within a bone tunnel. The suture buttres...	06/12/2001
6241749	Adjustable tension device for sutures A tension-adjusting device for sutures comprising a body through which sutures tend to be knotted at the top of the body with a plurality of flexible legs extending outwardly and downwardly from the body to rest on the body of a patient. In one embodiment...	06/05/2001
6174323	Method and assembly for lung volume reduction A method and assembly for reducing the volume of a lung. A plurality of anchors are anchored at different positions in the lung. A cord is attached to each of the anchors. The anchors are drawn towards one another via the cords to cause the lung to collap...	01/16/2001
6113624	Absorbable elastomeric polymer Medical devices or components for medical devices formed from bioabsorbable elastomers comprising a segmented copolymer are disclosed. The segmented copolymer is a copolymer of from about 30 to about 40 mole percent of lactide and the balance being substa...	09/05/2000
6083244	Apparatus and method for tendon or ligament repair A device and method for repairing a torn tendon or ligament wherein three incisions are made. A suture is passed from one side of the tear to the other. The suture is tightened to achieve an abutting relationship between the two sides and is secured. A si...	07/04/2000
6080185	Stop mechanism and method therefor A system for closing together a first side of a sternum and a second side of the sternum of a patient. The system includes a first grommet to be disposed in the first side. The system includes a second grommet adapted to be disposed in the second side. Th...	06/27/2000
5980539	Device and method for suturing blood vessels and the like A device for sealing a hole in an anatomical structure comprises an elongated member formed with a proximal portion extending along a first axis and a distal portion extending along a second axis, wherein the second axis is different from the first axis a...	11/09/1999
5855591	Catheter securement device An anchoring system includes a simply-structured suture-like device which permits a fluid tube or similar medical article to be easily attached to the patient without the use of needles and without suturing anything to the patient. The anchoring device de...	01/05/1999
5846253	Wound closure apparatus and method Apparatus for suturing a wound in a body cannula having an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end. A handle is disposed at the proximal end and a pair of needles disposed at the distal end, the needles being movable between a proximal posi...	12/08/1998
5690678	Arrangement for anchoring suture to bone A bore is provided in bone, the bore communicating with a slot provided in the bone's cortical layer and with a channel of larger size than the slot located in cancellous bone below the slot. The slot overlays the channel and is in communication therewith...	11/25/1997
5527341	Resorbable tendon and bone augmentation device The device is implantable in the living body for attachment and augmentation of tendons and/or reinforcement of bones. It comprises a substantially flat membrane having a rounded outer shape and at least two perforations. The membrane contains resorbable ...	06/18/1996
5490858	Method and apparatus for handling suturing needles A method and apparatus for handling suture needles, and for suturing, is disclosed in which a sterile, needle pervious retaining material is provided. A suturing needle contaminated with biological material is thrust into the retaining material to permit ...	02/13/1996
5472702	Sterilization of growth factors A human growth factor (HGF), a human growth factor-containing composition or a medical or surgical device such as a wound dressing or suture filled with a human growth factor-containing composition is sterilized employing an ethylene oxide gaseous sterili...	12/05/1995
5366480	Synthetic elastomeric buttressing pledget A buttressing pledget is manufactured from a synthetic elastomeric material. The elastomeric material can be nonporous, radiolucent, and/or a silicone rubber. The buttressing pledget can be made radiopaque by the addition of a suitable material, such as b...	11/22/1994
5207703	Suture organizer A suture organizer 10 comprises a flat, platelike member 24 having a rank of fingerlike projections 28 extending from an upper surface 27 thereof. A layer of adhesive 32 is provided on a lower surface 30 of the platelike member 24 in order to adhere to a ...	05/04/1993
4773421	Retention suture apparatus A retention suture apparatus for maintaining a wound closed with a retention suture. The apparatus includes a relatively flat and stiff bridging member adapted to be placed across the wound. One end of the bridging member is adapted to have one end of the...	09/27/1988
4667675	Retention suture apparatus The retention suture apparatus is employed for maintaining a wound closed with a retention suture. The apparatus includes a relatively flat and stiff bridging member adapted to be placed across the wound. One end of the bridging member is adapted to have ...	05/26/1987
4275736	Retention suture bridge This invention is a retention suture bridge device for positioning and securing the exposed portion of a retention suture above and out of contact with an incision closure while the retention suture remains tied. This new device is formed of an arch part ...	06/30/1981
4210148	Retention suture system A retention system for safeguarding a surgical incision to prevent rupturing of the wound during healing wherein at least one pair of elongated retaining bars of similar design and constructuion are positioned on either side of the incision. The bars are ...	07/01/1980
4009719	Protective cover for suture bridge For use with surgical suture bridges, a protective cover of generally flexible resilient material having smooth outer surfaces and disposed to cover sutures engaged and supported by a suture bridge, for protecting a suture from catching or rubbing on obje...	03/01/1977
3934592	Suture bridge An assembly of bridges for retention sutures to be spaced along the length of a surgical incision, each bridge having an arched configuration so as to be spaced from the incision so that the healing of the wound is facilitated while affording a physician ...	01/27/1976
3931821	Suture bridges The disclosure is directed to a surgical bridge for supporting incision sutures under continuous tension. The bridge is elongated in shape, including two feet which engage the surface of a patient's skin on opposite sides of an incision, and which are con...	01/13/1976

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Class 606/233 - Suture supported from engagement with incision (e.g., suture bridge)