Suture locking device
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Aug 13, 2002
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Dec 13, 2001
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Jun 18, 2001
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Dec 30, 1998
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The invention disclosed is a device for locking a suture in place without the need for tying knots once the suture is placed within tissue. The device comprises a locking ring, the locking ring comprising a series of laminated sheets having an aperture formed to allow the suture to pass when pulled in a first direction, but formed to lock the suture in place when the suture is pulled in an opposite direction.
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