Suture clips, deployment devices therefor, and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10939905
APP PUB NO 20180055509A1
SERIAL NO

15684148

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A device for deploying a suture clip onto a suture can include a proximal handle portion that includes an actuation mechanism. The device can also include an outer shaft defining an inner lumen. A crimping assembly can be at least partially disposed within a distal end of the outer shaft. The crimping assembly can include a plurality of crimping members configured to receive and radially compress a suture clip. The actuating mechanism can be configured to move the plurality of crimping members radially inwardly from a first position, where the crimping members are configured to receive a suture clip, to a second position where the plurality of crimping members are configured to radially compress the suture clip, causing the suture clip to plastically deform and become secured around one or more sutures.

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  • EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Biller, William T Tustin, US 9 23
Janish, Bryan A Huntington Beach, US 20 294
Miraki, Manouchehr A Laguna Hills, US 60 1319

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