Microstructure-based systems, apparatus, and methods for wound closure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11931040
APP PUB NO 20210212686A1
SERIAL NO

17163756

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Systems, apparatus, and methods related to wound closure devices comprising one or more microstructures are described herein. In some embodiments, the wound closure devices include a backing and a microstructure array. The microstructure array may include a first portion, a second portion, and a bridge portion. The first portion and the second portion each include one or more microstructures configured to penetrate tissue. Additionally, the first portion and the second portion each include one or more expandable portions such that the wound closure device is configured to expand in length. The wound closure device is configured to grip tissue surrounding a wound to either close the wound or secure the tissue in place.

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  • KITOTECH MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berenson, Ronald J Mercer Island, US 39 799
Leung, Cheuk Yin Paul Bellevue, US 9 26

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