Suture clip deployment devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9017347
SERIAL NO

13715640

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Suture clip deployment devices for applying suture clips to sutures are described. Some embodiments can include a generally tubular main body and a vacuum port located at the distal end, a hollow inner body longitudinally slidable within the main body and extending from the main body at its distal end, and a suture recess located in the generally tubular main body. At least one suture clip configured to frictionally fit on an outer surface of the inner body is deployed during use. Clip deployment can occur after a vacuum source is applied to the device so as to draw the suture into the device. The suture lines can be retrieved through the suture recess, and the device can be actuated so as to deliver the suture clip off the delivery device and onto the suture, locking the suture in place.

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  • EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carcia, Anthony Peter Portland, US 4 401
Mazzei, Raffaele Carlsbad, US 42 1340
Miraki, Manouchehr A Laguna Hills, US 60 1319
Murad, Michael C Corona, US 37 671
Oba, Travis Zenyo Corona, US 62 2920
Schroeder, Fabian Daniel San Diego, US 8 406
Smith, Tyler Douglas Corvallis, US 7 401

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