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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 07, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 05, 2008
John E. Ashley, Oakland, CA (US);
David F. Lyons, Palo Alto, CA (US);
John E. Ashley, Oakland, CA (US);
David F. Lyons, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Anpa Medical, Inc., San Mateo, CA (US);
Abstract
A suture lock according to the present invention sufficiently secures a suture thread in place in a quick and efficient manner. It eliminates the need for a laparoscopic surgeon to tie complex or multi-step knots. The suture lock generally comprises a suture lock body having a suture channel that allows a suture thread to be drawn into the suture lock body. A plurality of teeth extends into an opening of the suture channel in such a manner that an inserted suture thread will be locked in place. In addition, a guide portion eases insertion of a suture thread free end by simplifying relative rotational adjustment of the lock. An embodiment of the suture lock may be fabricated from a material or materials that naturally dissolve within the human body.