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Combined proximal end and shaft of a surgical suture slotted knot pusher

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  • Patent Grant
  • D360687
  • Patent Number
    D360,687
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, February 16, 1993
    31 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, July 25, 1995
    28 years ago
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Abstract
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  • The ornamental design for a combined proximal end and shaft of a surgical suture slotted knot pusher, as shown and described.
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