| abstract |
The present invention achieves an improvement in the art that is superior to conventional methods such as suturing. A wound plug comprising an elongated body having a plurality of portions; and an alignment member that joins the portions together. In certain embodiments, the elongate body has a first position and a second position, in which the parts are aligned with each other, and in the second position, one part. At least sections 12 ', 14', 16 'are laterally offset from alignment with adjacent portions. [Selection] Figure 4B |