SUTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SURGICAL PORTAL APPARATUS INCLUDING NUMBERED CLIPS

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20100211084A1
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12636815

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A system for managing one or more sutures extending from a surgical portal apparatus during a surgical procedures that incorporates the use of at least one suture includes a surgical portal member configured for insertion into a patient and defining a longitudinal passage for the receipt of the at least one suture and at least a first and a second suture clip. Each suture clip includes a base portion operably connected to a retaining portion by a hinge portion. The base portion and the retaining portion are configured for securing at least one end of a suture therebetween. The at least first and second suture clip each includes at least one visible identifying marking.

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TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP60 MIDDLETOWN AVENUE NORTH HAVEN CT 06473

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Fowler, David Cheshire, US 71 11254

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