Jonathan A. Coe;Michael S. Cropper;Richard F. Schwemberger
发明人:
Jonathan A. Coe,Michael S. Cropper,Richard F. Schwemberger
申请号：
US12129784
公开号：
US08317806B2
申请日:
2008.05.30
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
Various exemplary methods and devices are provided for tensioning sutures. The methods and devices are particularly useful in surgical suturing applications in which it is desirable to maintain tension on a suture being delivered. In various embodiments, the device is incorporated into the handle of a suture device configured to deliver a suture to a surgical site. Other embodiments comprise a device that is separate from, but may be used in connection with, a suture device configured to deliver a suture to a surgical site. A suture locking device is also provided which enables the surgeon to ascertain when a desired amount of tension has been applied to a suture prior to affixing, knotting, or tying elements thereto.
