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Suture tensioning and fixation device
Assignee: AXYA HOLDINGS Inc
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Filing: 1998-04-16
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Granted: 2000-08-22
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Expires: 2018-04-16
Abstract
Abstract A suture tensioning and fixation device comprises a suture thread and a suture retaining element. The retaining element has a first suture thread engaging portion on the first end, a second suture thread engaging portion opposite the first suture thread engaging portion, and a third, substantially centrally located suture thread engaging portion. The retaining element is adapted such that segments of the suture thread can be interwoven between the suture thread engaging portions of the retaining element. The suture thread engaging portions of the retaining element are adapted to frictionally hold the interwoven segments of suture thread. Localized melting of the retaining element where it contacts the suture thread segments establishes a weld and bonds the suture thread to the retaining element in a knotless joint.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas D. Egan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0487; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0464; A61B2017/0496; A61B17/06; A61B17/06004; A61B2017/06038; A61B17/06166; A61B2017/0619
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A suture tensioning and fixation kit, comprising: a. a suture thread; and b. a suture retaining element having a first suture thread engaging portion on one end of the retaining element, a second suture thread engaging portion opposite the first suture thread engaging portion, and a third, substantially centrally located, suture thread engaging portion; said suture retaining element being a substantially planar sheet for frictionally engaging suture thread; wherein segments of the suture thread can be interwoven between the suture thread engaging portions, wherein the retaining element is heat bondable to the suture thread.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A suture tensioning and fixation kit, comprising: a. a suture thread; and b. a suture retaining element having a first suture thread engaging portion on one end of the retaining element, a second suture thread engaging portion opposite the first suture thread engaging portion, and a third, substantially centrally located, suture thread engaging portion; said suture retaining element being a substantially planar sheet for frictionally engaging suture thread; wherein segments of the suture thread can be interwoven between the suture thread engaging portions, wherein the retaining element is heat bondable to the suture thread.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the retaining element is a plastic material having a melting point lower than the melting point of the suture thread.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the centrally located suture engaging portion of the retaining element includes one or more channels for the suture thread.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 3, wherein the centrally located suture engaging portion of the channel includes one or more projecting tabs.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim l, wherein the retaining element has a serpentine shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the retaining element has a figure eight shape.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 1, wherein the suture thread is a braided suture thread.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
89 words
A suture tensioning and fixation kit, comprising: a suture retaining element having a first suture thread engaging portion on one end of the retaining element, a second suture thread engaging portion opposite the first suture thread engaging portion, and a third, substantially centrally located, suture thread engaging portion; said suture retaining element being a substantially planar sheet for frictionally engaging a suture thread; wherein segments of the suture thread can be interwoven between the suture thread engaging portions, wherein the retaining element is heat bondable to the suture thread.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
89 words
A suture tensioning and fixation kit, comprising: a suture retaining element having a first suture thread engaging portion on one end of the retaining element, a second suture thread engaging portion opposite the first suture thread engaging portion, and a third, substantially centrally located, suture thread engaging portion; said suture retaining element being a substantially planar sheet for frictionally engaging a suture thread; wherein segments of the suture thread can be interwoven between the suture thread engaging portions, wherein the retaining element is heat bondable to the suture thread.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein the retaining element is a plastic material having a melting point lower than the melting point of the suture thread.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein the centrally located suture engaging portion of the retaining element includes one or more channels for the suture thread.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device according to claim 10, wherein the centrally located suture engaging portion of the channel includes one or more projecting tabs.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein the retaining element has a serpentine shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein the retaining element has a figure eight shape.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 8, wherein the suture thread is a braided suture thread.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-08-22 | 2004-02-21 | 2004-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-22 | 2008-02-21 | 2008-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-22 | 2012-02-21 | 2012-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |