A retaining member constrains a tissue anchor within an anchor-handling device housing.
A collapsible snare linkage secures soft tissue to bone using a sliding knot mechanism and coaxial neck.
Gas-phase fluorination creates hydrophobic implant surfaces that prevent tissue adhesions without increasing mesh weight.
Segmented pelvic implants with adjustable fasteners provide sustained anatomical support to levator tissue.
Deformable fastener head secures into bone plate threads to resolve angular orientation flexibility versus fixation stability.
A coiled anchor compresses the prostate gland to relieve urethral obstruction through elastic deformation.
A suturing device uses a needle capture portion to direct the needle toward a graspable member at a narrower trajectory for secure closure.
An asymmetric fixation button with a rounded leading edge and tapered trailing edge guides suture placement through bone tunnels.
A prosthetic valve repair device uses movable paddles to attach to native tissue and form a secure seal.
Laser-cut prickles and fleece anchoring on a mesh implant lift cervical region tissues, reducing rehabilitation time while maintaining secure fixation.
An iron-based alloy and degradable polymer composite provides high mechanical strength for internal fixation.
A spherical suturing training device uses pressure sensors and LEDs to guide instrument manipulation.
A calcium phosphate adhesive anchors sutures to bone surfaces without mechanical penetration.
An intermediate member distributes suture load across soft tissue attachment points to secure bone anchors without concentrating force on individual stitches.
An implant assembly uses fixation elements to secure a bone anchor, preventing component separation and rotation.
An adjustable suture anchor resolves post-implantation positioning limits by using a self-cinching mechanism to lock tension without bulky knots.
Alginate matrix disperses povidone-iodine to prevent rapid wound absorption and reduce mammalian cell toxicity.
Proximal and distal connecting rods on a surgical nail accept aiming guides to verify alignment during insertion into thin clavicle medullary canals.
Segmented housing openings enable sterilization fluid flow across the tip, resolving restricted circulation in prior art designs.
Segmenting fixed clips into independently controlled helical anchors enables precise closure of varying defect sizes without complex simultaneous actuation.
A cannula cap with a side slot and hinged dam guides instruments through the inner passageway while maintaining pressure integrity.
A suture tray loading unit positions surgical needles for minimally invasive instruments while maintaining sterility and compact packaging.
A self-locking adjustable loop construction secures soft tissue anchors using a pleated flexible member.
An adjustable support pad with rotatable spool structures secures tensioning lines for precise chordae length control.
A tubular ligation device uses a distal locking part to secure the string-shaped body without external snares.
A dual-access screw modulates expansion while hollow suture channels provide secure fixation, preventing migration and subsidence in spinal surgery.
A suture button featuring tapered ends and recesses anchors both ligament fixation and internal brace constructs in a single device.
Segmented closure elements and pre-positioned sutures eliminate manual compression time while ensuring reliable hemostasis.
A coreless hollow braid suture collapses its cross-section to form secure, low-profile knots, preventing core pop-through and slippage during surgical tying.
Energy probes ablate hyperplastic prostate tissue, relieving urethral obstruction without surgical complications.
Self-expanding shape memory fasteners deploy sequentially from a single delivery needle, eliminating device reloading and reducing procedural time.
Optimized barb height and groove depth preserve thread integrity while improving tissue holding capacity during lift procedures.
A mitral cerclage annuloplasty apparatus uses a tissue protective device and knot delivery mechanism to secure suture tension.