Devices and methods for wound closure
AssigneeLipocosm, LLC
InventorsRoger K. Khouri, Khalil R. Khouri
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and devices for wound closure. In some exemplary embodiments, a tissue approximation device is provided. In some embodiments, the tissue approximation device includes a first scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end and a second scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end. In some embodiments, the second scissors arm is connected to the first scissors arm at a pivot point. In some embodiments, the tissue approximation device further includes a first rake member connected to the distal end of the first scissors arm via a first articulating joint. In some embodiments, the first rake member includes a plurality of hooks configured to grip tissue.
Claims20
A tissue approximation device comprising:
- a first scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a second scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the second scissors arm being connected to the first scissors arm at a pivot point;
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- a first rake member connected to the distal end of the first scissors arm via a first articulating joint, the first rake member comprising a plurality of hooks configured to grip tissue.
A kit for closing a wound, the kit comprising:
- a tissue approximation device configured to apply tension to tissue in an area of interest for closing the wound, the tissue approximation device comprising:
- a first scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a second scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the second scissors arm being connected to the first scissors arm at a pivot point;
- and
- a first rake member connected to the distal end of the first scissors arm via a first articulating joint, the first rake member comprising a plurality of hooks configured to grip tissue;
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- a meshing device comprising at least one puncturing device configured to puncture the tissue.
A method for closing a wound, the method comprising:
- applying tension to tissue in an area of interest for closing the wound using a tissue approximation device;
- meshing the tissue while under the tension using a meshing device;
- and
- releasing at least a portion of the tension;
- wherein:
- the tissue approximation device comprises:
- a first scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a second scissors arm having a proximal end and a distal end, the second scissors arm being connected to the first scissors arm at a pivot point;
- and
- a first rake member connected to the distal end of the first scissors arm via a first articulating joint, the first rake member comprising a plurality of hooks configured to grip tissue;
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- the meshing device comprises at least one puncturing device configured to puncture the tissue.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.