A nerve approximating device

A nerve approximating clamp designed to approximate and stabilize small nerves during microneurorrhaphy is demonstrated. Negligible injury is induced by the clamp following direct nerve puncture experimentally, and a more accurate and easily performed microneurorrhaphy can be done. Because the nerve can be held in a coapted position without sutures using the clamp, nonsuture techniques of repair using biodegradable adhesives may become possible.