Flexible suturing instrument
US11992206B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2927
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing instrument includes a handle, an elongate shaft, and a suturing head. One or more pull wires extend from the handle into the elongate shaft for controllably deflecting a deflectable portion of the elongate shaft in one or more directions and/or planes for improved maneuverability within the body of a patient during an endoscopic or laparoscopic surgical procedure and for changing the positioning of the suturing head.
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