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Patent Inventor Names
Douglas A. Fogg0
Frederic P. Field0
Gregory E. Sancoff0
Date of Patent
March 14, 2006
0Patent Application Number
102025300
Date Filed
July 23, 2002
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
A device is disclosed for introducing a flexible elongated element through at least two portions of a subject. In an embodiment, the device includes a proximal end and a distal end, as well as an advancement unit for longitudinally advancing the flexible elongated element toward the distal end such that a proximal end of the elongated element may pass from the distal end of said device with sufficient force to pass through the portions of the subject. The device also includes a securing unit for variably adjusting a securing force applied by the flexible elongated element to secure together the portions of the subject.
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