MICROSTRUCTURE-BASED SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND METHODS FOR WOUND CLOSURE

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United States of America

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18434511

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Systems, apparatus, and methods related to wound closure devices comprising one or more microstructures are described herein. In some embodiments, the wound closure devices include a backing and a microstructure array. The microstructure array may include a first 5 portion, a second portion, and a bridge portion. The first portion and the second portion each include one or more microstructures configured to penetrate tissue. Additionally, the first portion and the second portion each include one or more expandable portions such that the wound closure device is configured to expand in length. The wound closure device is configured to grip tissue surrounding a wound to either close the wound or secure the tissue in place.

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KITOTECH MEDICAL INCSEATTLE WA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Berenson, Ronald J Seattle, US 44 906
Leung, Cheuk Yin Paul Bellevue, US 12 31

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