Apparatus and method for passing suture through soft tissue
US10765422B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for passing suture through biological tissue using a cannula, introducer or other minimally invasive means, to approximate, ligate, fixate and/or close biological tissue. The system includes a hand grip in operative communication with an elongated tubular member having a jaw mechanism disposed on the tubular member distal end. The elongated tubular member housing a deformable tubular needle therein having a curvilinear portion and an internal lumen. The jaw mechanism includes a needle shield that is configured to deflect and flex when the tubular member is slidably translated into the needle shield.
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