主权项 |
1. A wound closure device comprising:
at least one fiber having a proximal end and a distal end, the at least one fiber defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of segments disposed on the at least one fiber, the at least one fiber passing through each of the plurality of segments, wherein each of the plurality of segments comprises
at least one surface feature extending generally away from the longitudinal axis; andat least one through-hole having a shape complementary to a shape of the at least one surface feature such that the at least one surface feature is configured to interlock with the at least one through-hole of another of the plurality of segments upon receipt therein; at least one knot, bumper, or spacer disposed on the at least one fiber and between at least two of the plurality of segments; and wherein the proximal end of the at least one fiber is configured to pass through body tissue and thereafter be selectively passed through the at least one through-hole and lock with the at least one through-hole, thereby forming a locked closed loop. |