Proximal end of a surgical suture slotted knot pusher

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D386583
  • Patent Number
    D386,583
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, January 2, 1996
    28 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 18, 1997
    26 years ago
Abstract
Description
Claims
  • The ornamental design for a proximal end of a surgical suture slotted knot pusher, as shown and described.
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Entry
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 04865 Feb 1993
Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 40302 Jun 1995