The design of these novel forceps helps to eliminate those injuries, improving patient recovery and reducing the need for additional procedures to be performed.

Summary
The closure of incisions made during surgical procedures is a
critical time when the risk of injuring underlying tissues or structures
can be quite high. The inadvertent use of the suture needle can
cause injuries that can go undetected until complications arise
during recovery. To lessen the risk of such injuries, a new design for
wound closure forceps has been developed at the University of
Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha Nebraska. The forceps take a
commonly used style of forceps and modifies them for use during
incision closure, incorporating functionality that helps eliminate
inadvertent damage to underlying structures.

Market Value
Complications due to injuries to underlying structures during
incision closure is a major concern to surgeons. The design of these
novel forceps helps to eliminate those injuries, improving patient
recovery and reducing the need for additional procedures to be
performed.

Features and Benefits
o Modification of known forcep design
o Applicable to a wide range of procedures
o Improves patient recovery
o Reduces risks associated with incision closure

Preclinical

Application Filed

TID 150

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