Surgical clip with integral suture-securing mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7001412
APP PUB NO 20050165424A1
SERIAL NO

10766800

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A polymeric, surgical clip having first and second curved leg members joined at their proximal end by a hinge portion and movable from an open position to a closed position for securing and maintaining a desired amount of tension on a suture. A ridge protrudes from a portion of the inner surface of one leg and a groove is formed in a corresponding portion of the inner surface of the other leg. An eyelet extends through the ridge to engage a portion of a suture.

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TELEFLEX MEDICAL INCORPORATED550 E SWEDESFORD ROAD SUITE 400 WAYNE PA 19087

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gallagher, Richard J Raleigh, NC 6 5860
LaFreniere, Lowell M Raleigh, NC 2 139

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