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Surgery > Instruments > Suture Retaining Means (e.g., Buttons) Suture Retaining Means (e.g., Buttons)Suture Retaining Means (e.g., Buttons) patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.12/14/06 - 20060282119 - Protective device for a suture A disc for holding a medical suture on a patient's skin is modified by providing first and second orthogonal grooves in a domed upper surface. Through openings in one of the grooves permits the suture to be tied within that groove so that the suture has a knot contained within ... 12/07/06 - 20060276841 - Suture anchors A suture anchor includes an outer sleeve having a longitudinal throughbore and defining leading and trailing ends and an insert positionable within the longitudinal throughbore of the outer sleeve. The insert defines at least one suture track for slidably supporting a suture whereby opposed free ends of the suture extend ... 11/30/06 - 20060271105 - Devices and methods for repairing soft tissue Devices and methods are disclosed for securing soft tissue to bone, and particularly for axially anchoring suture which attaches the soft tissue to adjacent bone structure. ... 11/23/06 - 20060265012 - Multi-element biased suture clip A suture clamping system, including a plurality of elements positioned together in a row, wherein at least one of the elements is flexible, the plurality of elements each being dimensioned such that an opening slot is formed through the row of elements when the at least one flexible element is ... 11/23/06 - 20060265011 - Method of securing body tissue To secure a first body tissue with a second body tissue, a first anchor is moved along a first path through the first body tissue into the second body tissue. A second anchor is moved along a second path through the first body tissue into the second body tissue. A ... 11/23/06 - 20060265010 - Suture locking device and methods The present invention relates to devices and methods for securing a pair of suture lengths together or for using a single strand of suture to secure tissue(s) together at an operative site in a patient without necessarily tying a knot. The suture lock device according to the present invention includes ... 11/23/06 - 20060265009 - Method of securing body tissue To secure a first body tissue with a second body tissue, a first anchor is moved along a first path through the first body tissue into the second body tissue. A second anchor is moved along a second path through the first body tissue into the second body tissue. A ... 11/23/06 - 20060265008 - Tissue closing device A tissue closing device includes an elongate arrangement device of which a distal end portion can penetrate an opening on a wall of living body cavity and which has a hand-operated portion on the proximal side, and a closure detachably retained at the distal end portion of the arrangement device ... 11/23/06 - 20060265007 - Tissue puncture closure system with retractable sheath Methods and apparatus are disclosed for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The methods and apparatus provide for automatic tamping and/or ... 11/23/06 - 20060265006 - Tissue puncture closure device with disengagable automatic tamping system A method and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The method and apparatus provide for disengagable automatic tamping and/or ... 11/09/06 - 20060253152 - System and devices for the repair of a vertebral disc defect A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of ... 10/26/06 - 20060241695 - Method of using ultrasonic vibration to secure body tissue with fastening element A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be pressed into linear apposition ... 10/26/06 - 20060241694 - Suture fixation device and method for surgical repair An apparatus and method for suture fixation. A suture fixation device includes a body having an inner end and an outer end and a pathway. A restriction may be provided in the pathway that relatively freely permits movement of a suture through the pathway in a first direction and inhibits ... 10/19/06 - 20060235470 - Method of using ultrasonic vibration to secure implantable member to body tissue A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be pressed into linear apposition ... 10/12/06 - 20060229675 - Anchoring system for valve replacement This present invention provides a surgical rivet, a rivet deployment actuator, a rivet cutting instrument and a method for securing a prosthetic valve to the heart which has the potential to substantially decrease the ischemic time required for valve implantation and allow larger prostheses to be inserted in small annuli. ... 10/12/06 - 20060229674 - Tissue puncture closure device with scroll gear transmission tamping system Methods and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug are disclosed. The methods and apparatus provide for automatic tamping of ... 10/12/06 - 20060229673 - Tissue puncture closure device with magazine fed tamping system The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug. The method and apparatus provide ... 10/12/06 - 20060229672 - Tissue puncture closure device with automatic torque sensing tamping system Methods and apparatus for sealing a puncture or incision formed percutaneously in tissue separating two internal portions of the body of a living being with an anchor, a sealing plug and a filament connecting the anchor and sealing plug are disclosed. The methods and apparatus provide for automatic tamping of ... 10/12/06 - 20060229671 - Suture anchor and suture anchor installation tool A sterile suture anchor comprising a body with a distal end, tapered planar side walls and a dome shaped proximal end, a cross section of said body forming a triangular shape with at least one rounded end; and a suture aperture transversely cut through the body being dimensioned to hold ... 09/28/06 - 20060217765 - Method for implanting a flowable fastener The present invention provides a method for securing an implant in the human body. The method includes providing a fastener having a substantially smooth outer surface and a conical shaped portion having a first end and a tapered end. The fastener is made of a polymeric material. The method also ... 09/21/06 - 20060212073 - Method and apparatus for securing a suture An improved method and apparatus is provided to secure a suture relative to body tissue. When a predetermined minimum force is being transmitted between a suture retainer and the body tissue, the suture is gripped with the suture retainer by plastically deforming material of the suture retainer. One or more ... 09/07/06 - 20060200199 - Device and method for securing body tissue The present invention provides a surgical system for securing a suture against relative movement with respect to a body tissue. The surgical system includes a fastener and medical device for positioning and securing a fastener onto a suture. The fastener includes inner and outer members that can slide together and ... 08/24/06 - 20060190042 - Tissue repair assembly A tissue repair assembly for repairing tissue. The tissue repair assembly includes a rotatable anchor for insertion through a tissue tear on a surface of the tissue, a threaded fastener for insertion into the tissue, the threaded fastener having a longitudinal bore and a plurality of apertures communicating with the ... 08/24/06 - 20060190041 - Compact line locks and methods A line lock includes a body at least partially bounding two passageways that cooperate to receive a locking portion of a line such as a suture in such a manner that the locking portion can only be drawn through the passageways along one direction. A second suture locking portion may ... 08/17/06 - 20060184203 - Suture anchors and methods of use The present invention provides apparatuses, systems, methods and kits for fastening sutures or similar devices used in medical surgical procedures. In particular, the present invention is suitable for use with percutaneous or minimally invasive procedures in which sutures are placed with catheter-based devices wherein the tying of knots is particularly ... 08/17/06 - 20060184202 - Method of closing an opening in a wall of a heart Disclosed is a closure catheter, for closing a body cavity such as a vessel, or the left atrial appendage of the heart. The closure catheter includes a plurality of deployable tissue anchors, which may be laterally deployed into surrounding tissue. The anchors may thereafter be used to draw the tissue ... 08/17/06 - 20060184201 - Suture retainer with suture guide and method of using a suture retainer with a suture guide The suture retainer according to one aspect of the invention has a retainer body, a suture attachment mechanism (such as a pair of teeth) adapted to hold a suture strand at an attachment point and a suture guide mechanism adapted to maintain an angle between the suture strand and the ... 08/17/06 - 20060184200 - Suture retainer with multiple circumferentially spaced attachment points and suture retention method The suture retainer according to one aspect of the invention has a retainer body and a plurality of suture attachment mechanisms spaced circumferentially about the retainer body, each of the suture attachment mechanisms (such as a pair of teeth) being adapted to hold a suture strand at a discrete attachment ... 08/10/06 - 20060178702 - Apparatus for attaching sutures A suture anchor, an insertion tool for inserting a suture anchor, and a device for internal working of hole in bony tissue. The anchor comprises an anchor body having a longitudinal cross-section defined by a perimeter. The perimeter comprises at least one tissue-intruding edge formed between the first side and ... 08/03/06 - 20060173492 - Wound closure and sealing device The present invention relates to a sealing device (1; 11; 21; 31) for sealing a puncture in a vessel. The sealing device comprises a sealing element (2; 12; 22; 32) configured to be placed against a wall of the vessel and to seal the puncture in the vessel by contacting ... 07/27/06 - 20060167495 - Method of using ultrasonic vibration to secure body tissue A suture and a suture retainer are positioned relative to body tissue. Ultrasonic vibratory energy is utilized to heat the suture retainer and effect a bonding of portions of the suture retainer to each other and/or to the suture. Portions of the body tissue may be pressed into linear apposition ... 07/13/06 - 20060155330 - Autologous wound sealing apparatus Apparatus (10) is provided for sealing a vascular puncture tract by forming the autologous plug within the puncture tract, and extruding that plug into the puncture tract. The apparatus of the present invention forms an autologous blood plug by drawing blood into the apparatus from a vessel, mixing a blood ... 06/29/06 - 20060142799 - Apparatus and method for use in positioning an anchor An apparatus for use in positioning an anchor includes a tubular outer member and an inner or pusher member. During use of the apparatus, a slot facilitates visualization of the position of the anchor relative to body tissue. An anchor retainer may be provided at one end of the tubular ... 06/22/06 - 20060135996 - Suture locking device A device for locking a suture in place without the need for tying knots once the suture is placed within tissue is provided. The device comprises an anchor having a cannula and a locking mechanism for securing the suture within the cannula. ... 06/15/06 - 20060129188 - Remodeling a cardiac annulus Described herein are methods of remodeling the base of a ventricle. In particular, methods of remodeling a valve annulus by forming a new fibrous annulus are described. These methods may result in a remodeled annulus that corrects valve leaflet function without substantially inhibiting the mobility of the leaflet. The methods ... 06/01/06 - 20060116719 - Knotless tissue anchor There is disclosed a radially expandable knotless tissue anchor including an expandable outer member defining a bore and an inner member slidably positioned within the bore. Relative longitudinal movement of the inner member relative to the expandable member causes a portion of the expandable member to expand radially outwardly. The ... 05/18/06 - 20060106423 - Suture anchor A suture anchor (e.g. 100) for knotlessly securing nearby tissue to bone is formed from an anchor body (e.g. 101/102) that includes a mechanism for being securely anchored to the bone, an elongated suture puller (e.g. 122) extending through the anchor body with a proximal end for being pulled in ... 05/18/06 - 20060106422 - Anchor/suture used for medical procedures For suture tying in a medical procedure including the use of an anchor that includes a suture locking device that includes a sliding pin guided by axial side slots formed in the locking device that forces the suture where the two ends thereof are inserted into the interior of the ... 05/11/06 - 20060100665 - Apparatus for sealing punctures in blood vessels Apparatus is provided for sealing a puncture in a blood vessel using at least one device that applies an internal compressive force upon a distal surface of the vessel. The devices preferably are deployable distal of the distal surface of the vessel, then retracted proximally to provide the internal compressive ... 03/23/06 - 20060064127 - Suture anchor A suture anchor includes a placement portion frangably connected to an attachment portion. The attachment portion includes an outwardly projecting barb. During insertion of the suture anchor within a bore hole formed on a bone, the barb scores at least a portion of the bone bounding the bore hole. Once ... 03/23/06 - 20060064126 - Soft tissue repair system A suture anchor delivery system includes a handle having a needle extending therefrom. A suture anchor assembly is slidably received on the needle. The suture anchor assembly includes a proximal anchor, a distal anchor, and a suture extending therebetween. The suture is secured to the proximal anchor by forming a ... 03/16/06 - 20060058844 - Vascular sealing device with locking system An internal tissue puncture closure method and apparatus provides a locking device for compressing and holding an external component such as a collagen sponge at a puncture situs. The locking device facilitates compression of the external component in a first direction, but prevents or locks against retraction. ... 03/02/06 - 20060047314 - System for securing a suture A system is disclosed for securing a suture. The system includes a deformable suture clip having a pair of closely spaced panels configured for movement between an open position wherein a suture can pass between the two panels and a closed position wherein the suture can be securely clamped between ... 03/02/06 - 20060047313 - Apparatus and methods for facilitating hemostasis within a vascular puncture Apparatus for sealing a puncture communicating with a blood vessel includes a bioabsorbable sealing member secured to one end of a filament or other retaining member. The sealing member is delivered through the puncture into the vessel, and retracted against the wall of the vessel to provide temporary hemostasis. The ... 02/16/06 - 20060036284 - Pfo closure devices and related methods of use Devices and methods for sealing a passageway formed by a patent foramen ovale (PFO track) in the heart are provided. One method includes providing an abrading device to the PFO track and abrading the tissue within the PFO track. The abraded tissue forming the PFO track is then held together ... 02/16/06 - 20060036283 - Apparatus and method for anchoring sutures A suture anchor having a conical surface and a bore in which an end of an insertion tool is inserted. The insertion end of the insertion tool is made of material having elastic properties. The bore and base of the suture anchor are angled with respect to the central axis ... 02/09/06 - 20060030886 - Methods for obtaining hemostasis of percutaneous wounds This invention relates to novel methods, kits, and devices for stopping hemorrhaging of percutaneous wounds. The inventive subject matter involves insertion of a purse-string suture around the wound, insertion of the free two ends of the suture through a tension collar, manual tightening of the tension collar until hemostasis is ... 02/09/06 - 20060030885 - Apparatuses and methods for heart valve repair A medical device for treating a heart having a faulty heart valve is disclosed. The medical device comprises a ligature including a first anchoring member and a second anchoring member is used. The ligature is percutaneously deployable into a patient with a faulty heart valve wherein the first anchoring member ... 02/09/06 - 20060030884 - Suture anchor and approximating device An elastically curved suture anchor is resiliently straightened and delivered into tissue by a needle. When the needle is withdrawn, resumption of the curvature provides leverage for anchor rotation as the attached suture is pulled to fasten the anchor within the tissue. A fin at the proximal end of the ... 02/02/06 - 20060025819 - T-type suture anchoring devices and methods of using same Suture anchoring devices are disclosed, including a T-tag anchoring device that is suitably small enough to fit into the hollow tip of a needle and, furthermore, provide protection to the suture against being cut or otherwise damaged by the sharp edge of the needle tip. One disclosed device includes a ... 01/05/06 - 20060004410 - Suture locking and cutting devices and methods Suture holding devices and methods are disclosed, including devices and methods useful in performing a transoral surgical procedure, such as a posterior gastropexy procedure. A device is disclosed which can be used by a physician in a medical procedure to automatically lock and cut a suture in one motion and ... 01/05/06 - 20060004409 - Devices for locking and/or cutting a suture Endoscopic suturing devices are provided for suture locking and/or cutting, the devices being small enough to pass through the working channel of various endoscopic and ultrasound devices. One embodiment of the invention provides a device and method for a physician in a medical procedure to automatically lock and cut a ... 12/29/05 - 20050288711 - Line lock suture attachment systems and methods A line lock includes a body at least partially bounding a plurality of passageways such that a suture can only be drawn through the passageways along one direction. The suture is attached to the line lock prior to use in surgery, either by securing one end of the suture to ... 12/29/05 - 20050288710 - Line lock threading systems and methods A line lock includes a body at least partially bounding a plurality of passageways such that a suture can only be drawn through the passageways along one direction. The suture may be inserted through the passageways through the use of a cartridge designed to contain the line lock. Threaders may ... 12/29/05 - 20050288709 - Adjustable line locks and methods A line lock includes a body at least partially bounding a primary passageway, a secondary passageway, and a working passageway. The passageways may be sized to receive two locking portions of a suture such that each of the locking portions can only be moved through the line lock along one ... 12/22/05 - 20050283193 - Introducer guide The invention provides a medical introducer (21; 31; 41; 51; 61; 71; 81; 91; 101) having a tubular distal portion (22; 32; 42; 52; 62; 72; 82; 92; 102) with a wall (23; 33; 43; 53; 63; 73; 83; 93; 103) and a distal end opening (24; 34; 44; 54; ... 12/15/05 - 20050277986 - Knotless suture lock apparatus and method for securing tissue A suture-locking apparatus comprising a body member having a proximal end, a distal end, and an axial lumen in between the proximal and distal ends, wherein the proximal end adapted for passing a portion of a suture into the lumen; and a plug member movable from a first position to ... 12/01/05 - 20050267534 - Surgical fastener The present invention relates to a surgical fastener including a first body member having a cavity therein and having first and second ends. The first end has an opening which provides access to the cavity. The first end also has a projection extending into the cavity. The fastener further includes ... 12/01/05 - 20050267533 - Methods and devices for the surgical creation of satiety and biofeedback pathways Disclosed are devices and systems which to sense parameters related to the mechanical forces imposed on devices implanted in the stomach. The parameters of the system are further translated into patient feedback systems to create satiety inducing pathways in the stomach. ... 11/10/05 - 20050251210 - Methods and apparatus for grasping and cinching tissue anchors Methods and apparatus for controlled grasping and cinching or locking of a tissue anchor are provided. In one variation, a tube is provided having a lumen and a resilient member that obstructs the lumen. A grasper may be advanced coaxially through the lumen, such that it reversibly displaces the resilient ... 11/10/05 - 20050251209 - Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched ... 11/10/05 - 20050251208 - Linear anchors for anchoring to tissue Linear anchors for anchoring to tissue are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor, which may be a ribbon, flattened wire, etc., is adapted to be delivered in an elongate straightened ... 11/10/05 - 20050251207 - Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched ... 11/10/05 - 20050251206 - Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched ... 11/10/05 - 20050251205 - Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors Apparatus and methods for positioning and securing anchors are disclosed herein. The anchors are adapted to be delivered and implanted into or upon tissue, particularly tissue within the gastrointestinal system of a patient. The anchor is adapted to slide uni-directionally over suture such that a tissue plication may be cinched ... 11/03/05 - 20050245967 - Suture retainer attachment for use with a surgical retractor A suture retainer for use with a surgical instrument comprises a slot defined in the surgical instrument, the slot having a bottom and lateral slot ends. A retainer block comprises a bottom and lateral block ends. The lateral block ends and the lateral slot ends are configured to matingly engage ... 10/27/05 - 20050240227 - Method and apparatus for positioning an anchor member A method for positioning an anchor member relative to body tissue is provided. The method includes positioning an end portion of a tubular member relative to the body tissue with the end portion being in a closed condition at least partially blocking a passage in the tubular member, moving the ... 10/27/05 - 20050240226 - Method and apparatus for attaching connective tissues to bone using a knotless suture anchoring device An innovative bone anchor and methods for securing soft tissue, such as tendons, to bone, which permit a suture attachment that lies entirely beneath the cortical bone surface. Advantageously, the suturing material between the soft tissue and the bone anchor is secured without the need for tying a knot. The ... 10/20/05 - 20050234512 - Endoscopic anchoring device and associated method An endoscopic fastening assembly having a diameter sufficiently small so that the fastening assembly is slidably insertable into a working channel of a flexible or rigid endoscope for performing a fastening operation, comprises one or more surgical anchors within an elongated tubular member configured for delivery and deployment of said ... 10/13/05 - 20050228448 - Suture anchoring system and method A suture anchoring system and method includes a plurality of anchor members interconnected to form an anchor assembly with a suture extending therefrom. The anchor assembly has an insertion configuration wherein the anchor members are aligned in a substantially linear arrangement for delivery through an aperture in bodily tissue and ... 10/06/05 - 20050222620 - Suture anchor An improved suture anchor is formed from body tissue. The body tissue is shaped to a desired configuration for the anchor and defines a passage through the anchor. A suture is inserted into the passage in the body tissue of the anchor. The anchor is then positioned in a patient's ... 10/06/05 - 20050222619 - Suture anchor with apertures at tip A suture anchor includes a threaded anchor body having a bore for receiving a driver, and at least two distal passageways extending from the bore to corresponding apertures at the distal end of the suture anchor. The apertures are provided as pairs with a corresponding groove formed between the apertures ... 10/06/05 - 20050222618 - Fully threaded suture anchor with transverse anchor pin A suture anchor has a pin that is disposed transversely within the suture anchor, over which one or more strands of suture is looped. The anchor body is threaded and has a tapered distal portion. The proximal end portion of the suture anchor body has a hexagonally shaped opening to ... 09/29/05 - 20050216059 - Method and apparatus for securing a suture The present invention provides a method for securing a suture to a suture retainer. The suture retainer includes first and second parts. The first part has a longitudinal axis and a recess having a longitudinal axis being generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first part. The second part ... 09/01/05 - 20050192633 - Tissue fastening and cutting tool, and methods Disclosed are surgical instruments for manipulating soft tissue, by severing and making an attachment; embodiments of the surgical instruments can be capable of probing tissue, severing tissue, and making an attachment to the tissue such as attaching a suture. ... 09/01/05 - 20050192632 - Methods and devices for repairing triangular fibrocartilage complex tears Methods and devices for repairing the TFCC of a patient's wrist are provided. In general, the device includes first and second anchor bodies that are connected to one another by a suture. The first anchor body is configured to be passed through a portion of the TFCC of a patient's ... 08/25/05 - 20050187578 - Temporary retention device A retention device for anchoring indwelling catheters, sheath introducers, feeding tubes, ostomy bags or other medical devices beneath the skin of a patient includes an deployable section coupled to a medical device; following introduction into a patient, the deployable section is subcutaneously deployed, securely anchoring the device and coupled medical ... 08/25/05 - 20050187577 - Methods and devices for repairing tissue A suture anchor system for repairing torn or damaged tissue is provided and generally includes a first suture anchor having at least one length of suture attached thereto, and a second suture anchor having at least one length of suture attached thereto. Each length of suture is coupled to one ... 07/28/05 - 20050165449 - Surgical anchor and system The present invention is a device and system for manipulating a surgical tool at an intended location, e.g., a confined or inaccessible space, which includes a surgical anchor having at least one opening, wherein the opening provides a catch for a pin; and at least one anchor point to position ... 07/07/05 - 20050149122 - Self-locking suture anchor A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft tissue to bone using such ... 07/07/05 - 20050149121 - Suture anchoring device The present invention is directed to a suture locking device comprising a longitudinal retaining member having first and second ends; a support member having first and second recesses that are diametrically opposite to each other and have center points that are coaxial, where the first and second ends of the ... 07/07/05 - 20050149120 - Suture anchoring device A suture anchoring device comprising (1) a first retaining member having a first surface, a second surface and a first outer edge; where the second surface lies in a first plane; the first retaining member having an opening that extends from the first outer edge to at least partially through ... 06/02/05 - 20050119698 - Suture screw A two part suture screw for anchoring tissue and bone is disclosed. The suture screw includes a threaded outer sleeve having a longitudinal bore extending therethrough. A pin having a conical insertion tip is provided and includes a proximally extending shaft configured for insertion in the longitudinal bore of the ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |