Suture clip suitable for use on monofilament sutures

Details Suture clip suitable for use on monofilament sutures Suture clip suitable for use on monofilament sutures

A - Human Necessities

61

B

A61B 17/04 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2160963

12 The present invention provides a suture clip for attachment to at least one suture comprising a suture clip body having a central longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, an outer surface and a proximal surface, wherein the inner surface forms a passage that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and is connected to the outer surface by a longitudinal slot which extends from the distal end to the proximal end of the suture clip body and the proximal surface has a major dimension at least five times larger than the diameter of said suture and a collar disposed about said suture clip body engaging the outer surface of the suture clip body to deflect the inner surface to frictionally engage the suture. Also described herein are methods of using this suture clip in surgical procedures.

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