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US6425911B1
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Positioning device and incision closure device
Assignee: Terumo Medical Corp
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Filing: 2001-05-25
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Granted: 2002-07-30
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Expires: 2021-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A positioning device comprises a rod-shaped portion which in its distal end, is releasable attachable to said first sealing member such that a rotational movement and a directional movement of the rod-shaped portion are transferable to the first sealing member, which makes the positioning of said first sealing member controllable and the way of sealing improved and more secure.
Inventors
- 👤 Dan Akerfeldt
- 👤 Fredrik Preinitz
- 👤 Per Egnelov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:46
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/0057; A61B2017/00637; A61B2017/00646; A61B2017/00659
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A positioning device for positioning a sealing device when closing an incision in a wall of a vessel, said sealing device comprising a first sealing member ( 2 ) attached to the distal end of an elongated member, characterised in that said positioning device comprises a rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) which in its distal end, is releasably attachable to said first sealing member ( 2 ) such that a rotational movement and a directional movement of the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is transferable to the first sealing member ( 2 ) to control the position of said first sealing member ( 2 ).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A positioning device for positioning a sealing device when closing an incision in a wall of a vessel, said sealing device comprising a first sealing member ( 2 ) attached to the distal end of an elongated member, characterised in that said positioning device comprises a rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) which in its distal end, is releasably attachable to said first sealing member ( 2 ) such that a rotational movement and a directional movement of the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is transferable to the first sealing member ( 2 ) to control the position of said first sealing member ( 2 ).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the elongated member constitutes a pair of suture wires ( 4 ).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
85 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the angle ( 22 ) between the longitudinal axis of the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) and the longitudinal axis of the first sealing member ( 2 ), is between 0° and a desired angle of a magnitude such that, when the first sealing member ( 2 ) is in a position being deposited from an introducer ( 24 ) into the vessel ( 30 ), the line ( 20 ) is approximately parallel to the vessel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Positioning device according to claim 3 , wherein said desired angle is between zero and 30°.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
Positioning device according to claim 3 , wherein the first sealing member is adapted to be attached to be pivotable between the angle zero and said desired angle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
Positioning device according to claim 5 , wherein the first sealing member ( 2 ) is pivotable between the angles zero and 30°.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) in its distal end fits in to a notch ( 7 ) within said first sealing member ( 2 ).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
Positioning device according to claim 7 , wherein the notch ( 7 ) in the first sealing member ( 2 ) is angled such that when the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is placed into the notch ( 7 ), the desired angle is provided.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
69 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) in its distal end comprises a shoulder ( 8 ) on each side of a projecting part ( 10 ) so that the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) fits in between the first sealing member ( 2 ) and said pair of suture wires, where they extend from the first sealing member ( 2 ).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
Positioning device according to claim 9 , wherein the projecting part ( 10 ) is bent such that when attached to the first sealing member ( 2 ) the desired angle is provided.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
59 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) in its distal end comprises at least two projecting parts ( 40 , 42 ) and a space ( 44 ) in-between said parts, forming a fork being adapted to surround the elongated member where it extends from the first sealing member ( 2 ).
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
Positioning device according to claim 11 , wherein the at least two projecting parts ( 40 , 42 )) are bent such that when attached to the first sealing member ( 2 ) the desired angle is provided.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
38 words
Positioning device according to claim 12 , wherein the tips of the bent two projecting parts ( 40 , 42 ) are further bent such that the distal end of the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is S-shaped.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is tubular and has a first opening ( 50 ) in its distal end and a second opening ( 52 ) in its proximal end, such that the elongated member is threadable through the tube formed rod-shaped portion ( 6 ).
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
Positioning device according to claim 14 , wherein the opening ( 50 ) of the tubular rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is slanted in the same angle as the desired angle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
34 words
Positioning device according to claim 15 , wherein a part of the tube formed rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) comprises a longitudinal slit ( 54 ) extending from the first opening ( 50 ).
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
45 words
Positioning device according to claim 16 , wherein the slit ( 54 ) is terminated in a first opening ( 56 ) and wherein the slit further includes a second opening ( 58 ) between the first opening ( 56 ) and the distal end.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
Positioning device according to claim 1 , wherein the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) is adapted to be kept in place to the first sealing member ( 2 ) by the elongated member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
47 words
Positioning device according to claim 18 , wherein the proximal end of the elongated member is fastenable to the proximal end of the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) so as to keep the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) attached to the first sealing member ( 2 ).
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
40 words
Positioning device according to claim 19 , wherein the positioning device comprises a support ( 12 ), which support ( 12 ) is attached to or is a part of the proximal end of the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ).
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
Positioning device according to claim 20 , wherein the support ( 12 ) comprises a through opening ( 60 ) through which the elongated member, extending from the proximal end of the tube formed rod-shaped portion ( 6 ), is threadable.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
53 words
Positioning device according to claim 21 , wherein the proximal end of the elongated member adapted to be fastened to the support ( 12 ), in order to achieve a pressure that pressures the rod-shaped portion ( 6 ) against the first sealing member ( 2 ) so as to keep them together.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
81 words
Incision closer device characterised in that it comprises a positioning device according to claim 1 , and a sealing device for closing an incision in a wall of a vessel, which sealing device comprises a first sealing member ( 2 ) attached to a distal end of an elongated member and a second sealing member ( 3 ) which is threadable onto and along the elongated member ( 4 ) and is lockable in its final position for closing the incision.
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