US PATENT SUBCLASS 606 / 139
.~ Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier

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1  DF  INSTRUMENTS {42}
139.~ Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier {4}
140  DF  .~.~> Elastic band applier {1}
142  DF  .~.~> Clip applier {1}
144  DF  .~.~> Mechanical suture or ligature applier {3}
148  DF  .~.~> Suturing or ligating aid or guide {2}

DEFINITION

Classification: 606/139

Suture, ligature, elastic band or clip applier:

(under subclass 1) Subject matter comprising means for (1) engaging a thread-like material in opposed edges of a wound or incision for the purpose of joining said edges; (2) forming an isolated tissue mass by compressively encircling and knotting a thread-like material between the tissue mass and the body or a body organ; (3) engaging a ring-like thin, elongated, generally flat, strip of material, which material has the capability of returning to its original shape upon being deformed or stretched, about some portion of the body or a body organ; or (4) engaging a deformable fastener device which grips and holds tightly or positions the engaged tissue.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

151+, for clips, clamps or bands, per se.

157+, for occluding clips, clamps or bands, per se.

228+, for sutures or ligatures, per se.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

132, Toilet, 323+, for thread holding and guiding of dental floss holders.

227, Elongate-Member-Driving Apparatus, appropriate subclasses for surgical staplers.

623, Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor,

1, for arterial prosthesis.