US6200329B1
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Suture collet
Assignee: Smith and Nephew Inc
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Filing: 1998-08-31
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Granted: 2001-03-13
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Expires: 2018-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A suture securing device includes an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending between a distal end surface of the inner member and a second surface of the inner member. An outer member defines an opening for receiving the inner member such that suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member. The second surface is a proximal end surface of the inner member, and a slot extends between an outer surface of the inner member and the passage. Suture is threaded through the inner member in a proximal direction, and the outer member is advanced over the inner member to cause the suture to double back in a distal direction. A suture securing cartridge includes a sleeve having an axial bore with the suture securing device disposed in the bore.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo C. T. Fung
- 👤 Steven W. Ek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0487; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0448; A61B2017/045; A61B2017/0488
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A suture securing device, comprising: an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending proximally from a distal end surface of the inner member configured to face tissue being sutured to a second surface of the inner member, the inner member defining a slot extending proximally from the distal end surface and radially from the suture receiving passage to an outer surface of the inner member to permit suture to be passed therethrough into the suture receiving passage, and an outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member, the opening being sized relative to the inner member to define a gap between the inner member and the outer member for receiving the suture such that a portion of the suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A suture securing device, comprising: an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending proximally from a distal end surface of the inner member configured to face tissue being sutured to a second surface of the inner member, the inner member defining a slot extending proximally from the distal end surface and radially from the suture receiving passage to an outer surface of the inner member to permit suture to be passed therethrough into the suture receiving passage, and an outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member, the opening being sized relative to the inner member to define a gap between the inner member and the outer member for receiving the suture such that a portion of the suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the second surface comprises a proximal end surface of the inner member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the outer member opening comprises a bore and the inner member includes a region having an outer diameter greater than a diameter of the outer member bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the inner member is cylindrical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the outer member opening comprises a bore extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the outer member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the outer member opening comprises a bore tapering distally from a first diameter to a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the outer member is cylindrical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The suture securing device of claim 1 wherein the inner member includes a collar having a first diameter and a distal end having a second diameter less than the first diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
A suture securing cartridge, comprising: a sleeve having an axial bore, and a suture securing device including an inner member disposed in the bore at a distal end of the sleeve, the inner member defining a suture receiving passage, and an outer member disposed in the bore proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member, the outer member configured for advancement over the inner member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
81 words
A suture securing cartridge, comprising: a sleeve having an axial bore, and a suture securing device including an inner member disposed in the bore at a distal end of the sleeve, the inner member defining a suture receiving passage, and an outer member disposed in the bore proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member, the outer member configured for advancement over the inner member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 9 wherein the sleeve includes a first suture threading slot extending proximally from a distal end of the sleeve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 10 wherein at least a portion of the first suture threading slot extends along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 10 wherein the sleeve includes a second suture threading slot extending proximally from the distal end of the sleeve.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 12 wherein at least a portion of the first and second suture threading slots extend along a longitudinal axis of the sleeve.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 12 wherein the second suture threading slot terminates distally of the first suture threading slot.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 9 wherein the sleeve has a distal clamp for limiting distal movement of the inner member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 15 wherein the distal clamp is resilient to permit the inner member to exit the bore in the distal direction.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
127 words
The suture securing cartridge of claim 9 , wherein the suture receiving passage extends from a distal end surface of the inner member to a proximal end surface of the inner member, the outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member; the opening being sized to allow a portion of the suture that extends from the distal end surface of the inner member to the proximal end surface of the inner member to be looped back along substantially a full length of the outer member between the inner member and the outer member, the opening and the inner member being sized to frictionally secure the portion of suture between the inner member and the outer member when the inner member is received within the opening.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
126 words
The suturing apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the suture receiving passage extends from a distal end surface of the inner member to a proximal end surface of the inner member, the outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member; the opening being sized to allow a portion of the suture that extends from the distal end surface of the inner member to the proximal end surface of the inner member to be doubled back along substantially a full length of the outer member between the inner member and the outer member, the opening and the inner member being sized to frictionally secure the portion of suture between the inner member and the outer member when the inner member is received within the opening.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
132 words
A suturing apparatus comprising: a suture securing cartridge that includes a sleeve having an axial bore, and a suture securing device including an inner member disposed in the bore at a distal end of the sleeve, the inner member defining a suture receiving passage, and an outer member disposed in the bore proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member, the outer member configured for advancement over the inner member, a drive tool that includes an outer sheath which fits over the sleeve, an intermediate tube which engages the sleeve to secure the cartridge to the drive tool, and a movable element located within the intermediate tube for advancing the outer member over the inner member.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
132 words
A suturing apparatus comprising: a suture securing cartridge that includes a sleeve having an axial bore, and a suture securing device including an inner member disposed in the bore at a distal end of the sleeve, the inner member defining a suture receiving passage, and an outer member disposed in the bore proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member, the outer member configured for advancement over the inner member, a drive tool that includes an outer sheath which fits over the sleeve, an intermediate tube which engages the sleeve to secure the cartridge to the drive tool, and a movable element located within the intermediate tube for advancing the outer member over the inner member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
35 words
The suturing apparatus of claim 19 wherein the sleeve has a circumferential groove in the bore, and the intermediate tube has a grasper which engages the groove to secure the cartridge to the drive tool.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of securing a Suture, comprising: passing a first suture strand through a first suture threading slot in a sleeve, passing the first suture strand through a passage in an inner member positioned within the sleeve, the passage extending between a distal end surface of the inner member and a second surface of the inner member, and advancing an outer member over the inner member such that suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member, the outer member being positioned within the sleeve proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of securing a Suture, comprising: passing a first suture strand through a first suture threading slot in a sleeve, passing the first suture strand through a passage in an inner member positioned within the sleeve, the passage extending between a distal end surface of the inner member and a second surface of the inner member, and advancing an outer member over the inner member such that suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member, the outer member being positioned within the sleeve proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 21 wherein threading includes threading the suture in a proximal direction, and advancing the outer member over the inner member causes the suture to double back in a distal direction.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 21 wherein threading further includes passing the first suture strand through a slot in the inner member to the passage.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 21 further comprising advancing an outer sheath over the sleeve to at least partially cover the first suture threading slot.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 21 further comprising passing a second suture strand through a second suture threading slot in the sleeve.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising passing the second suture strand through a slot in the inner member to the passage.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 25 further comprising advancing the outer sheath over the sleeve to at least partially cover the second suture threading slot.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 21 further comprising, after advancing the outer member over the inner member, expelling the inner member and the outer member from a sleeve containing the inner member and the outer member.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
161 words
A method of using a suture securing device, comprising: providing a preassembled suture securing cartridge including a sleeve having an axial bore and a suture securing device, the suture securing device including an inner member disposed in the bore at a distal end of the sleeve, the inner member defining a suture receiving passage, and an outer member disposed in the bore proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member, the outer member configured for advancement over the inner member, inserting the preassembled cartridge into a drive tool that includes an outer sheath which fits over the sleeve, an intermediate tube which engages the sleeve to secure the cartridge to the drive tool, and a movable element located within the intermediate tube for advancing the outer member over the inner member, and advancing the movable element to advance the outer member over the inner member.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
161 words
A method of using a suture securing device, comprising: providing a preassembled suture securing cartridge including a sleeve having an axial bore and a suture securing device, the suture securing device including an inner member disposed in the bore at a distal end of the sleeve, the inner member defining a suture receiving passage, and an outer member disposed in the bore proximally of the inner member with a distal-most end surface of the outer member spaced from a proximal-most end surface of the inner member, the outer member configured for advancement over the inner member, inserting the preassembled cartridge into a drive tool that includes an outer sheath which fits over the sleeve, an intermediate tube which engages the sleeve to secure the cartridge to the drive tool, and a movable element located within the intermediate tube for advancing the outer member over the inner member, and advancing the movable element to advance the outer member over the inner member.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 29 further comprising, after advancing the outer member over the inner member, expelling the inner member and the outer member from the sleeve.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
95 words
A suture securing device, comprising: an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending from a distal end surface of the inner member to a second surface of the inner member, and an outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member such that suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member, the outer member opening tapering distally from a first diameter to a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter, the outer member being sized for dwelling within a patient's body.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
95 words
A suture securing device, comprising: an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending from a distal end surface of the inner member to a second surface of the inner member, and an outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member such that suture extending from the second surface is secured between the inner member and the outer member, the outer member opening tapering distally from a first diameter to a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter, the outer member being sized for dwelling within a patient's body.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
127 words
A suture securing device, comprising: an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending from a distal end surface of the inner member to a proximal end surface of the inner member, and an outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member, the opening being sized to allow a portion of the suture that extends from the distal end surface of the inner member to the proximal end surface of the inner member to be looped back along substantially a full length of the outer member between the inner member and the outer member, the inner member and the outer member sized to be secured together by a friction fit with the portion of suture therebetween when the inner member is received within the opening.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
127 words
A suture securing device, comprising: an inner member defining a suture receiving passage extending from a distal end surface of the inner member to a proximal end surface of the inner member, and an outer member defining an opening for receiving the inner member, the opening being sized to allow a portion of the suture that extends from the distal end surface of the inner member to the proximal end surface of the inner member to be looped back along substantially a full length of the outer member between the inner member and the outer member, the inner member and the outer member sized to be secured together by a friction fit with the portion of suture therebetween when the inner member is received within the opening.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
41 words
The suture securing device of claim 32 wherein the inner member further defines a slot extending from the distal end surface to the proximal end surface and radially from the suture receiving passage to an outer surface of the inner member.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
35 words
The suture securing device of claim 32 wherein the outer member opening comprises a bore and the inner member includes a region having an outer diameter greater than a diameter of the outer member bore.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
29 words
The suture securing device of claim 32 wherein the outer member opening comprises a bore extending axially from a proximal end to a distal end of the outer member.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
34 words
The suture securing device of claim 32 wherein the outer member opening comprises a bore tapering distally from a first diameter to a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of securing a suture, comprising: passing a first suture strand through a first suture threading slot in a sleeve containing an inner member and an outer member, passing the first suture strand through a slot in the inner member to a passage in the inner member extending from a distal end surface of the inner member to a proximal end surface of the inner member, advancing an outer sheath over the sleeve to at least partially cover the first suture threading slot in the sleeve, passing a second suture strand through a second suture threading slot in the sleeve, passing the second suture strand through the slot in the inner member to the passage, and further advancing the outer sheath over the sleeve to at least partially cover the second suture threading slot in the sleeve.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
138 words
A method of securing a suture, comprising: passing a first suture strand through a first suture threading slot in a sleeve containing an inner member and an outer member, passing the first suture strand through a slot in the inner member to a passage in the inner member extending from a distal end surface of the inner member to a proximal end surface of the inner member, advancing an outer sheath over the sleeve to at least partially cover the first suture threading slot in the sleeve, passing a second suture strand through a second suture threading slot in the sleeve, passing the second suture strand through the slot in the inner member to the passage, and further advancing the outer sheath over the sleeve to at least partially cover the second suture threading slot in the sleeve.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 37 , further comprising advancing the outer member over the inner member such that the suture extending from the proximal end surface of the inner member loops back along substantially a full length of the outer member and is frictionally secured between the inner member and the outer member.
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