/Apparatus And Method For Locking Sutures
Abstract

Implementations described herein are directed to a tool (e.g., a delivery tool) for surgically delivering, applying, and locking multiple suture locks – e.g., to secure multiple sutures. Each suture lock comprises a first lock piece and a second lock piece. Each suture lock can be transported individually from a storage zone at the tool’s proximal portion, via a multi-shaft system, to the tool’s distal portion, where the suture locks are sequentially secured to respective sutures. In some implementations, each suture lock’s first and second lock pieces are advanced distally to the distal portion, where the suture lock is secured to the suture by engaging the first lock piece with the second lock piece. Other embodiments are also described.

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What is claimed is:

Implementations described herein are directed to a tool (e.g., a delivery tool) for surgically delivering, applying, and locking multiple suture locks – e.g., to secure multiple sutures. Each suture lock comprises a first lock piece and a second lock piece. Each suture lock can be transported individually from a storage zone at the tool’s proximal portion, via a multi-shaft system, to the tool’s distal portion, where the suture locks are sequentially secured to respective sutures. In some implementations, each suture lock’s first and second lock pieces are advanced distally to the distal portion, where the suture lock is secured to the suture by engaging the first lock piece with the second lock piece. Other embodiments are also described.
Timeline
Filed
03/26/2026
Published
07/30/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(2)
A61B 17/04:for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00:Surgical instruments, devices or methods (takes precedence A61B 18/00; dental tools A61C 3/00; eye surgery A61F 9/007; ear surgery A61F 11/20)