T-type suture anchoring devices and methods of using same

T-type suture anchoring devices and methods of using same

Suture anchoring devices are disclosed, including a T-tag anchoring device that is suitably small enough to fit into the hollow tip of a needle and, furthermore, provide protection to the suture against being cut or otherwise damaged by the sharp edge of the needle tip. One disclosed device includes...

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Hauptverfasser: BAKOS GREGORY J, LINENKUGEL DUANE A, SWAIN CHRISTOPHER PAUL, VAKHARIA OMAR J, NOBIS RUDOLPH H, JANKOSKI FRANK, FAUX JOHN A
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:Suture anchoring devices are disclosed, including a T-tag anchoring device that is suitably small enough to fit into the hollow tip of a needle and, furthermore, provide protection to the suture against being cut or otherwise damaged by the sharp edge of the needle tip. One disclosed device includes a slot for providing a pivot point between the suture and the body when deployed, which can be employed to form a T-tag.