Fistula treatment devices and related methods

Disclosed herein are implantable fistula treatment devices and related methods. The fistula closure device comprises a distal anchor and a proximal anchor attached by a connecting member, such as a suture. Individual porous bodies are threaded directly or indirectly over the connecting member. The d...

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Main Authors CARRISON HAROLD F, HUYNH YOLANDA PACHO
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 15.12.2015
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:Disclosed herein are implantable fistula treatment devices and related methods. The fistula closure device comprises a distal anchor and a proximal anchor attached by a connecting member, such as a suture. Individual porous bodies are threaded directly or indirectly over the connecting member. The distal anchor comprises a plurality of foldable members threaded onto the connecting member. The foldable members are arranged in increasing surface area from distal to proximal, and each is further configured to form a mechanical interfit with adjacent foldable members to reduce sliding between members when they are tensioned together.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213525161