Devices and methods for suture placement
US10610215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing device includes an elongate body, a needle holder, and an actuator. The needle holder extends away from a distal end portion or is provided as part of the distal end portion of the elongate body. The needle holder defines a needle passage configured to hold an associated needle. The actuator is operable between a first operating position and a second operating position, and is configured such that movement from the first operating position toward the second operating position moves the associated needle in an advance direction. The actuator includes a manually operated member and a biasing mechanism biasing the actuator toward the second operating position. The manually operated member is operatively connected with the biasing mechanism so as to preclude the biasing mechanism from moving the actuator toward the second operating position until after the manually operated member has been moved from a non-actuated position toward an actuated position.
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