Suture needle devices and suture attachment methods
US12213663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/061
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one aspect, a medical device including a needle configured for use in suturing tissue is described. The needle may include a cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis extending between first and second ends of the cylindrical body. The needle may also include a lumen extending through the cylindrical body transverse to the longitudinal axis. The needle may further include a first end portion at the first end of the cylindrical body. The first end portion may include a sharp point configured to pierce tissue. An outer surface of the cylindrical body may define a first recess in communication with an opening of the lumen and configured to receive an end of a suture.
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