Patent ID: 7625387
Filing Date: 2009-12-01
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A suture securing device comprising: a male piece having a flanged top portion, a center shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the center shaft being connected to the flanged top portion, and an end member connected to the distal end of the center shaft, the end member having a capturing feature away from the center shaft, the capturing feature comprising a hook member having a first sidewall, said first sidewall is parallel to said flanged top portion a second sidewall offset from generally parallel to and facing the first sidewall, a recess formed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall adapted to receive a suture, and a projection extending transversely from the first sidewall; and a female piece having a top, proximal end and a bottom, distal end comprising a column being generally cylindrical in shape and forming a hollow opening along its length, wherein said opening slidingly receives said center shaft and a suture to be captured and held by said capturing feature, said suture being secured in place between said column and said center shaft such that the suture follows a pathway defined by the male piece and the female piece, the pathway extending on a first side between the flanged top portion of the male piece and the proximal end of the female piece, between the center shaft and the column past the distal end of the female piece, through the capturing feature, and on a second side generally opposite the first side between the center shaft and the column and between the flanged top portion of the male piece and the proximal end of the female piece, said center shaft of the male piece having a length greater than the length of the female piece.