Smith & Nephew has filed a patent for suture passers preloaded with suture, allowing for automatic reloading and passing of suture lengths without manual intervention. The invention aims to streamline and improve the efficiency of suturing procedures. GlobalData’s report on Smith & Nephew gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Smith & Nephew, Glucose monitoring wearbles was a key innovation area identified from patents. Smith & Nephew's grant share as of January 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Preloaded suture passers for automatic reloading
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20240032911A1) outlines a method for arthroscopically forming a repair loop around a tear in tissue using a suture passer. The method involves passing a snare through the tissue on one side of the tear and a primary suture through the tissue on the other side of the tear, coupling the two ends, and then withdrawing the snare to create the repair loop. The suture passer includes a handle end and a working end with jaw members and a tissue penetrator, housing the primary suture and snare for the procedure.
Additionally, the patent describes a method for using a replaceable jaw cartridge with a suture passer to form a repair loop around a tear in tissue. The cartridge includes a second jaw member, tissue penetrator, primary suture, and snare, all preloaded for convenience. By engaging the tissue on both sides of the tear with the jaw members, passing the snare and primary suture through the tissue, and tensioning the suture, a secure repair loop can be created. The replaceable jaw cartridge is designed to fit through an arthroscopic port and is particularly suited for meniscal tissue repair, offering a practical and efficient solution for surgeons performing arthroscopic procedures.
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