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Apparatus and method for applying and adjusting an anchoring device
Assignee: United States Surgical Corp
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Filing: 1995-02-08
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Granted: 1996-10-08
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Expires: 2015-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for elevating, approximating and/or restraining internal organs or structures, and more particularly for treating female urinary stress incontinence are provided. The apparatus include an anchoring device having an elongated suture with an anchor at each end thereof and a cinching member therebetween for adjusting the operative length of the suture, an articulating apparatus for applying the anchoring device during an endoscopic or laparoscopic procedure, and an apparatus for drawing the suture relative to the cinching member after it has been emplaced.
Inventors
- 👤 David T. Green
- 👤 Henry R. Sienkiewicz
- 👤 Keith Ratcliff
- 👤 Salvatore Castro
- 👤 Scott E. Manzo
- 👤 Dragomir C. Marinkovich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61B17/0483; A61B17/06; A61B17/06066; A61B17/06109; A61B17/062; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0004; A61F2/0031; A61F2/0036; A61B17/0469; A61B17/12; A61B17/132; A61B17/1322; A61B17/1327; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/82; A61B2017/00743; A61B2017/00805; A61B2017/0409; A61B2017/0416; A61B2017/0417; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0448; A61B2017/0451; A61B2017/0454; A61B2017/0464; A61B17/28; A61B17/29; A61B2017/2926; A61B2017/2927; A61B50/00; A61B2050/005; A61B2050/0065; A61B50/30; A61F2/0045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3969; Y10T24/3973; Y10T24/3996
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A surgical device for anchoring tissue which comprises: a) an elongated suture defining opposed end portions; b) a first anchoring member positioned at one end of said suture and a second anchor member positioned at the opposed end of said suture; and c) a cinching member provided on said suture between said first and second anchor members and movable with respect to said suture for approximating said first and second anchor members, said cinching member including a housing defining an outer periphery, a passageway for receiving at least a portion of said suture, and a tapered wedge member disposed within said passageway and selectively movable therein for permitting relative movement of said suture and said cinching member to adjust the operative length of said suture, all portions of said cinching member being disposed entirely within said outer periphery of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A surgical device for anchoring tissue which comprises: a) an elongated suture defining opposed end portions; b) a first anchoring member positioned at one end of said suture and a second anchor member positioned at the opposed end of said suture; and c) a cinching member provided on said suture between said first and second anchor members and movable with respect to said suture for approximating said first and second anchor members, said cinching member including a housing defining an outer periphery, a passageway for receiving at least a portion of said suture, and a tapered wedge member disposed within said passageway and selectively movable therein for permitting relative movement of said suture and said cinching member to adjust the operative length of said suture, all portions of said cinching member being disposed entirely within said outer periphery of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said tapered wedge member includes a plurality of outwardly extending ribs for engaging said suture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said cinching member further comprises means for limiting relative movement of said housing and said wedge member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device as recited in claim 3, wherein said limiting means includes a protuberance which depends from said wedge member and a track defined in said housing for accommodating said protuberance.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
170 words
A surgical device for anchoring tissue which comprises: a) an elongated suture defining opposed end portions and a midsection; b) a first anchor member positioned at one end of said suture and a second anchor member positioned at the opposed end of said suture; and c) a cinching member operatively associated with said midsection of said suture and movable with respect thereto for approximating said first and second anchor members, said cinching member including (i) a housing defining an outer periphery an inlet port, an outlet port, a passageway for receiving at least a portion of said suture, and a divider positioned adjacent said outlet port; and (ii) a tapered wedge member disposed within said passageway and selectively movable therein for permitting relative movement of said suture and said cinching member to adjust the operative length of said suture, wherein said divider maintains separation between the opposed end portions of said suture and wherein all portions of the cinching member are disposed entirely within the outer periphery of the house.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
A surgical device for anchoring tissue which comprises: a) an elongated suture defining opposed end portions and a midsection; b) a first anchor member positioned at one end of said suture and a second anchor member positioned at the opposed end of said suture; and c) a cinching member operatively associated with said midsection of said suture and movable with respect thereto for approximating said first and second anchor members, said cinching member including (i) a housing defining an outer periphery an inlet port, an outlet port, a passageway for receiving at least a portion of said suture, and a divider positioned adjacent said outlet port; and (ii) a tapered wedge member disposed within said passageway and selectively movable therein for permitting relative movement of said suture and said cinching member to adjust the operative length of said suture, wherein said divider maintains separation between the opposed end portions of said suture and wherein all portions of the cinching member are disposed entirely within the outer periphery of the house.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as recited in claim 5, wherein said tapered wedge member includes opposed ribbed surfaces for engaging said suture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as recited in claim 5, further comprising means for limiting relative movement of said housing and said wedge member, said means including a protuberance which depends from said wedge member and a track which is defined in said housing for accommodating said protuberance.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as recited in claim 5, wherein said divider is positioned at the geometric center of said outlet port.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device as recited in claim 5, wherein said divider is rectangular.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device as recited in claim 9, wherein said divider is substantially aligned with an axis extending from said inlet port to said outlet port.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as recited in claim 5, wherein said inlet port has a substantially rectangular cross-section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-10-08 | 2000-04-08 | 2000-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-10-08 | 2004-04-08 | 2004-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-10-08 | 2008-04-08 | 2008-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |