Apparatus for suturing a rectum
US4310115A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/1157
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus of the invention comprises a cylindrical hollow supporting member having a nozzle tip and needle opposing seats, suturing members surrounding the needle opposing seats and having therein needle receiving spaces and pushing members for supplying needles, actuating bars for moving the suturing members, and an adjusting member for operating the actuating bars. The apparatus is useful for connecting a rectum upon removal of the diseased part thereof.
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