Patent ID: 8506593
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method for maintaining the alignment of the edges of a trocar defect having anterior and posterior walls using a non-adhesive device without requiring an additional fastening means, the method comprising: providing a disassembled wound closure means for maintaining the alignment of the edges of a trocar defect during the healing process, the wound closure means further providing a frictional control means to prevent the wound closure means from sliding or shifting laterally during the healing process; providing an insertion tool means for guiding the wound closure means into the trocar defect, wherein the insertion tool means can be coupled to the wound closure means; assembling the wound closure means; detachably connecting the wound closure means to the insertion tool means to create a single assembly; inserting the single assembly through the trocar defect, wherein the wound closure means is placed across the anterior and posterior walls of the trocar defect; providing a compression tool means, such that the compression tool means can be coupled to the wound closure means such that a force exerted on the compression tool means compresses the wound closure means across the anterior and posterior walls of the trocar defect; detachably connecting the compression tool means to the wound closure means; using the compression tool means to provide a force to the wound closure means to compress the wound closure means across the anterior and posterior walls of the trocar defect; decoupling the insertion tool means and compression tool means from the wound closure means, the wound closure means maintains alignment of the edges of the trocar defect long enough to permit healing to occur; and the wound closure means degrades after a period of time long enough for healing to have occurred.