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US 2022/0117601 A1Published application
System and Method For Making Tapered Looped Suture
AssigneeCovidien LP
InventorsNicholas Maiorino, Timothy Kosa, Mark Buchter, Keith Kroeber, Richard C. Hart, Gary Suszynski
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Abstract
An active anvil assembly for use in forming a looped suture is provided. The active anvil assembly includes an anvil member, a first sensor operably connected to the anvil member, and a control assembly. The first sensor is configured for measuring at least one of force, torque, and distance feedback. Also provided are systems and methods for forming a looped suture including an active anvil assembly.
Claims1
An active anvil assembly for use in forming a looped suture, the active anvil assembly comprising:
- an anvil member;
- a first sensor operably connected to the anvil member, the first sensor configured for at least one of force, torque or distance feedback;
- and
- a control assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.