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Concentric passive knotless suture terminator
Assignee: Quickie Inc
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Filing: 2000-09-13
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Granted: 2004-04-06
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Expires: 2020-09-13
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a suture-terminating device comprising a central body having at least one surface, a plurality of flanges extending radially from the surface and defining at least one grove therebetween, each flange having at least one aperture axially aligned and spaced away from the base wall, at least one removable member disposed within each aperture, and at least one spring disposed adjacently to the surface and maintained in its activated state by contact with a removable member disposed within the aperture. The grove has a base wall and at least one sidewall. The spring, while in its active state, is positioned adjacent to and spaced from the base wall, defining a gap of sufficient size to permit the passage of at least one suture therethrough. The surgeon actuates the device by withdrawing the removable member from the aperture, thus permitting the spring to return to its resting state within the grove. The spring and the base and side walls cooperate to restrict the suture's movement through the gap.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen B. Colvin
- 👤 Eugene Grossi
- 👤 Alan Katz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/24; A61F2/2409; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0487; A61B17/00234; A61B2017/00238; A61B2017/00243; A61B2017/00743; A61B2017/00778; A61B2017/00783; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0446; A61B2017/0454; A61B2017/0464; A61B2017/0488; A61F2/2427; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0058; A61F2250/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A suture-terminating device comprising: (a) a central body having at least one surface; (b) a plurality of flanges extending radically outward from the surface and defining at least one groove there between, wherein the groove has a base wall and at least one side wall and each flange has at least one aperture axially aligned and spaced away from the base wall; (c) at least one removable member disposed within each aperture; and (d) at least one spring disposed adjacently to the surface, and maintained in its expanded state by contact with, the removable member disposed within the aperture, the spring positioned adjacent to and spaced from the base wall while in its expanded state, defining a gap of sufficient size to permit the passage of at least one suture there through, whereby withdrawal of the removable member from the aperture permits the spring to contract inwardly within the groove towards the base wall, and cooperate with the base wall and the side wall to restrict the suture's movement through the gap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A suture-terminating device comprising: (a) a central body having at least one surface; (b) a plurality of flanges extending radically outward from the surface and defining at least one groove there between, wherein the groove has a base wall and at least one side wall and each flange has at least one aperture axially aligned and spaced away from the base wall; (c) at least one removable member disposed within each aperture; and (d) at least one spring disposed adjacently to the surface, and maintained in its expanded state by contact with, the removable member disposed within the aperture, the spring positioned adjacent to and spaced from the base wall while in its expanded state, defining a gap of sufficient size to permit the passage of at least one suture there through, whereby withdrawal of the removable member from the aperture permits the spring to contract inwardly within the groove towards the base wall, and cooperate with the base wall and the side wall to restrict the suture's movement through the gap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the central body is an integral unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the central body comprises a plurality of sections that are shaped to couple with each other to form a single unit when the suture-terminating device is actuated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of sections comprising the central body are coupled by a coupling means selected from the group consisting of: frictional coupling means, dowels, latches, hooks, or dove tails.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the base wall of each groove is smooth.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the base wall of each groove is has at least one ridge, irregularity, or local deformation to enhance the frictional capability of holding a suture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the device has two or more springs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The suture-terminating device of claim 7 , wherein the springs each exert identical degrees of force.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The suture-terminating device of claim 7 , wherein at least two springs exert different degrees of force relative to each other.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the springs are hardened surgical steel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the springs are annular.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the springs are disposed fully around the periphery of the base wall.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suture-terminating device according to the claim 1 , wherein the springs are disposed partially around the periphery of the base wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the springs have an angular open slit to allow radial distension under pressure.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the central body is annular.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one flange extends fully around the periphery of the central body.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one flange extends partially around the periphery of the central body.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the apertures are spaced away from the base wall on tabs extending radically from the flanges.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
A prosthetic device comprising a suture-terminating device according to claim 1 .
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the removable member is a pin.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the removable member is attached to a deployment device.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 20 , wherein the removable member is integral to the deployment device.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
46 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 20 , wherein the deployment device comprises a longitudinal body of sufficient length to permit the surgeon to manipulate and deploy the suture-terminating device in the desired portion of a patient's body, from outside the patient, under minimally invasive conditions.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
26 words
The deployment device according to claim 23 , wherein the longitudinal body is graded to facilitate fractional withdrawal of the removable members from the suture-terminating device.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
14 words
The deployment device according to claim 23 , wherein the longitudinal body is straight.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
27 words
The deployment device according to claim 23 , wherein the longitudinal body is shaped to facilitate manipulation and deployment of the suture-terminating device under minimally invasive conditions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 23 , wherein the length of the longitudinal body is adjustable.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
17 words
The suture-terminating device according to claim 1 , wherein the suture-terminating device is made from biodegradable materials.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
A kit comprising: (a) A suture-terminating device according to claim 1 ; and (b) Sutures of a desired gauge for use with the terminating device.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
17 words
The kit according to claim 29 , wherein the suture-terminating device is manufactured within a prosthetic device.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
174 words
A method for terminating a suture near a suturing site, comprising the steps: (a) providing a suture, connected at a suturing site and having at least one free end; (b) providing a suture-terminating device comprising a central body having at least one surface, with a plurality of flanges extending from the surface and defining at least one groove therebetween, wherein each flange has at least one aperture axially aligned and spaced away from the base wall, with at least one spring disposed adjacently to and spaced from the surface, and maintained in its expanded state by contact with at least one removable member, defining a gap of sufficient size to permit the passage of at least one suture there through; (c) threading at least one free end of the suture through the gap; (d) sliding the suture-terminating device to a desired position adjacent to the suturing site; and (e) withdrawing the removable member, whereby the spring is permitted to contract inwardly and cooperate with the surface to restrict the suture movement through the gap.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
174 words
A method for terminating a suture near a suturing site, comprising the steps: (a) providing a suture, connected at a suturing site and having at least one free end; (b) providing a suture-terminating device comprising a central body having at least one surface, with a plurality of flanges extending from the surface and defining at least one groove therebetween, wherein each flange has at least one aperture axially aligned and spaced away from the base wall, with at least one spring disposed adjacently to and spaced from the surface, and maintained in its expanded state by contact with at least one removable member, defining a gap of sufficient size to permit the passage of at least one suture there through; (c) threading at least one free end of the suture through the gap; (d) sliding the suture-terminating device to a desired position adjacent to the suturing site; and (e) withdrawing the removable member, whereby the spring is permitted to contract inwardly and cooperate with the surface to restrict the suture movement through the gap.
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