Patent ID: 8652170
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: A61B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A suture system adapted to be positioned in tissue comprising: a suture having a first end and a second end; a body located between the first end and the second end; wherein said body has an opening and said suture can slide through said opening; a first plurality of barbs located on said suture between the body and the first end; said first plurality of barbs oriented so as to permit movement of the suture in a direction of movement of the first end through tissue and prevent movement of the suture in a direction of movement of the second end through tissue; a second plurality of barbs located on said suture between the body and the second end; and said second plurality of barbs oriented so as to permit movement of the suture in a direction of movement of the second end through tissue and prevent movement of the suture in a direction of movement of the first end through tissue.