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Tissue attachment device having elastomeric section
Assignee: Ethicon Inc
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Filing: 1996-07-24
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Granted: 1999-10-26
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Expires: 2016-07-24
Abstract
Abstract A surgical attachment device. The device has an elastomeric member which may be bioabsorbable. A tissue engagement means such as a hook is mounted to the elastomeric member. The tissue engagement means may also be bioabsorbable. The device provides tensioned fastening.
Inventors
- 👤 Shawn Thayer Huxel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/06; A61B17/0401; A61B17/0469; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/0063; A61B17/064; A61B17/0644; A61B2017/00004; A61B2017/0496; A61B17/06004; A61B2017/06019; A61B2017/06057; A61B17/06166; A61B2017/0618; A61F2002/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
35 words
A bioabsorbable surgical attachment device for attaching tissue, comprising: a bioabsorbable elastomeric member; and, at least one bioabsorbable tissue engagement means mounted to the elastomeric member, wherein the attachment device provides tensioned fastening of tissue.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
A bioabsorbable surgical attachment device for attaching tissue, comprising: a bioabsorbable elastomeric member; and, at least one bioabsorbable tissue engagement means mounted to the elastomeric member, wherein the attachment device provides tensioned fastening of tissue.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the tissue engagement means comprises at least one hook, said hook having a distal end and a proximal end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The attachment device of claim 2 additionally comprising a piercing point extending from the distal end of each hook.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The attachment device of claim 3 wherein the piercing point comprises a blunt tip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The attachment device of claim 2 further comprising means for locking the hook in tissue.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the tissue engagement means comprises a surgical tack.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the tissue engagement means comprises a surgical staple.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric member comprises an endless belt.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric member comprises a flat rectangular band.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric member comprises a rod.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric member comprises a tube.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric member comprises multiple filaments.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
The attachment device of claim 1 wherein the elastomeric member comprises a surgical suture.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of securing tissue under tensioned fastening, comprising: mounting a bioabsorbable surgical attachment device to tissue, the bioabsorbable surgical device comprising a bioabsorbable elastic member, and at least two bioabsorbable tissue engagement means mounted to the elastomeric member, wherein a first bioabsorbable tissue engagement means is mounted to the tissue, then the elastomeric member is stretched and at least one additional bioabsorbable tissue engagement means mounted to the elastomeric member is attached to the tissue such that the engagement means are at least partially implanted in tissue, thereby providing tensioned fastening.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
92 words
A method of securing tissue under tensioned fastening, comprising: mounting a bioabsorbable surgical attachment device to tissue, the bioabsorbable surgical device comprising a bioabsorbable elastic member, and at least two bioabsorbable tissue engagement means mounted to the elastomeric member, wherein a first bioabsorbable tissue engagement means is mounted to the tissue, then the elastomeric member is stretched and at least one additional bioabsorbable tissue engagement means mounted to the elastomeric member is attached to the tissue such that the engagement means are at least partially implanted in tissue, thereby providing tensioned fastening.
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