Power-driven gripping tool particularly useful as a suturing device
US4635638A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 1985 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00544
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A power-driven gripping tool particularly useful as a suturing device comprises a pair of needle holders each movable to an extended or retracted position and each including a pair of gripper members movable to a gripping position or to a releasing position. The handle further includes a power drive for driving the pair of needle holders and the pair of gripper members of each needle holder; and control means operable by the surgeon for selectively controlling the power drive.
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