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Patent Inventor Names
Frederic P. Field0
Douglas A. Fogg0
Gregory E. Sancoff0
Joseph A. DiCarlo0
Date of Patent
May 2, 2006
0Patent Application Number
102435560
Date Filed
September 13, 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 distal 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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