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Method and apparatus for applying a cinch member to the ends of a suture
Assignee: LSI Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1994-02-24
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Granted: 1996-05-28
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Expires: 2014-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A surgical apparatus and method of use is provided for applying and maintaining a securing member upon a length of suture material which extends from body tissue. The apparatus essentially comprises a handle assembly, and elongated housing extending distally from the handle assembly and a tool assembly preferably detachably connected to a distal end of the body portion and remotely operable from the handle. The tool assembly enables a surgeon to compress and maintain a securing member upon suture material in the body cavity while also providing means to cut unsecured suture material which extends from the compressed securing member. Additionally, an instrumentation kit is provided which includes the surgical apparatus and at least one additional tool assembly, as mentioned above, in cooperation with a top cover portion and a bottom cover portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Jude S. Sauer
- 👤 Louis N. Rapp
- 👤 Thomas A. Tiberio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0487; A61B17/0469; A61B17/12; A61B17/122; A61B17/0485; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0454; A61B2017/0464; A61B2017/0479; A61B2017/0488; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53213; Y10T29/53222; Y10T29/53226; Y10T29/53478; Y10T29/53487; Y10T29/53491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a deforming assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis, said deforming assembly being driven by said driving member; (d) a suture securing member positioned in said deforming assembly, said deforming assembly remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in the direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member to secure said securing member upon said length of suture material; and (e) a cutting member movably mounted relative to said deforming assembly for automatically cutting a length of suture extending from said securing member after said securing member has been deformed by said deforming assembly, said cutting member actuable by said handle assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a deforming assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis, said deforming assembly being driven by said driving member; (d) a suture securing member positioned in said deforming assembly, said deforming assembly remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in the direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member to secure said securing member upon said length of suture material; and (e) a cutting member movably mounted relative to said deforming assembly for automatically cutting a length of suture extending from said securing member after said securing member has been deformed by said deforming assembly, said cutting member actuable by said handle assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said deforming assembly and said cutting member are provided in a tool assembly detachably engageable with a distal end portion of said elongated body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said securing member comprises a cylindrical member having first and second opposed ends and a compressible surface portion defining an inner bore portion extending between said first and second opposed ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 3, wherein said inner bore portion is provided with a textured surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said securing member is provided with at least one atraumatic shaped end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein said securing member is mushroom-shaped.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a tool assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis, said tool assembly being driven by said driving member; and (d) a suture securing member positioned in said tool assembly, said tool assembly remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in a direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member to secure said securing member upon said length of suture material, said tool assembly being detachably connected to said elongated body portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a tool assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis, said tool assembly being driven by said driving member; and (d) a suture securing member positioned in said tool assembly, said tool assembly remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in a direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member to secure said securing member upon said length of suture material, said tool assembly being detachably connected to said elongated body portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said securing member has an opening in an outer surface portion to receive the suture material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein said securing member is mushroom-shaped.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein the tool assembly includes an anvil portion and hammer element for deforming the securing member against the anvil portion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 7, wherein the tool assembly is detachably connected to said body portion by at least one projection on the tool assembly connecting to a corresponding recess on the elongated body portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a securing member having an opening on an outer surface portion; and (d) a deforming assembly configured and dimensioned to receive said securing member, said deforming assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis, said deforming assembly remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in a direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member to secure said securing member upon said length of suture material.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
141 words
A surgical apparatus for applying a securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a securing member having an opening on an outer surface portion; and (d) a deforming assembly configured and dimensioned to receive said securing member, said deforming assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis, said deforming assembly remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in a direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member to secure said securing member upon said length of suture material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 12, wherein said securing member includes an elongated body portion having opposed first and second ends and a compressible surface defining an elongated inner channel extending between said opposed first and second ends.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 12, wherein said securing member further includes an inwardly projecting surface portion in said inner channel of said securing member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
A surgical apparatus recited in claim 12, wherein said deforming assembly has an opening configured to align with the opening in the securing member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
132 words
A surgical apparatus for applying an atraumatic-shaped securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a securing member having an atraumatic shape; and (d) a deforming assembly configured and dimensioned to receive said atraumatic-shaped securing member, said deforming assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis and remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in a direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member upon said length of suture material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
132 words
A surgical apparatus for applying an atraumatic-shaped securing member to a length of suture material comprising: (a) a handle assembly; (b) an elongated body portion extending distally from said handle assembly and defining a longitudinal axis, said elongated body portion including a driving member movable by said handle assembly in a direction along the longitudinal axis; (c) a securing member having an atraumatic shape; and (d) a deforming assembly configured and dimensioned to receive said atraumatic-shaped securing member, said deforming assembly extending from a distal end portion of said elongated body portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis and remotely operable from said handle assembly, by movement of said driving member in a direction along the longitudinal axis, for enclosing and deforming said securing member upon said length of suture material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said securing member is mushroom-shaped.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said securing member is cylindrical in configuration.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said securing member has a detent in at least one portion of the outer surface portion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
A surgical apparatus as recited in claim 16, wherein said securing member has an opening on an outer surface portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-05-28 | 1999-11-27 | 2000-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-05-28 | 2003-11-27 | 2004-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-05-28 | 2007-11-27 | 2008-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |