Suturing device having stabilizing mechanism
US10687800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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, an actuator, a needle holder and a stabilizer. The elongate body includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The actuator interacts with the elongate body and is operable between a first operating position and a second operating position. The needle holder extends away from the distal end portion or is provided as part of the distal end portion of the elongate body. The needle holder defines a needle passage and a distal opening. The stabilizer connects with the elongate body and is configured to engage an upper edge of an associated tubular retractor so as to limit movement of the elongate body with respect to the associated tubular retractor when the stabilizer is engaged with the tubular retractor.
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