Inventors:
Michael P. Chesterfield - Norwalk CT
Thomas D. Guy - Fairfield CT
Mark S. Roy - Enfield CT
Assignee:
United States Surgical Corporation - Norwalk CT
International Classification:
A61B 1700
Abstract:
A surgical device for use in a ligating procedure in which a looped suture is slidably secured by a securement member. In a preferred embodiment a loop is formed in a suture and the end of the suture is slidably secured relative to the suture body portion by a shrinkable tubing. One or more slip knots are contemplated within or adjacent the shrinkable tubing. The second suture end may be secured to a shaft member in a traditional manner.