Systems and methods for suture delivery
US10201345B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for suturing tissue. An elongated deployment shaft carries a needle deployment assembly with needles carrying suture material. A needle catcher is disposed over the shaft and configured to engage and retain at least a portion of each of the needles carrying the suture material when the needles are passed through the tissue to be sutured to a proximal position.
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