Patent ID: 7087060
Filing Date: 2006-08-08
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A releasable hemostasis device comprising: (i) a body comprising two hollow shaft portions, each having one or more exterior wall(s) and an internal channel, and a cavity portion located between said shaft portions; and (ii) a slide-spring lock mechanism within said cavity portion for providing a suture-locking effect within the hemostasis device, said slide-spring lock mechanism having a plunger mounted slidably in a passage for movement relative to said cavity portion along a predetermined axis, and having an end portion which is accessible from the outside of the cavity portion for manually pressing the plunger inwardly along said axis from a gripping position to a released position, said cavity portion having one or more aperture(s) and said plunger having one or more aperture(s) through which one or more suture(s) can extend generally transversely of said axis, wherein said slide-spring lock mechanism is in sliding engagement with one or more length(s) of suture material, said slide-spring lock mechanism being capable of releasable locking engagement along said length(s) of suture material.