Suture passing apparatus and method of using same
US10624687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00349
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture passing apparatus including an elongated body having opposite ends. A head is located on one end with a retainer assembly located at the other end. A recess extends from the aperture along the elongated body. A loop of a flexible member is placed in the aperture and over a projection extending into the aperture. The flexible member is placed in the recess extending from the aperture along the elongated body.
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