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Suturing apparatus

US4899746A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1988
Grant dateFeb 13, 1990
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/0491
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suturing apparatus is disclosed including a handle unit housing an electric motor having an output drive shaft and a head assembly removably connected to the handle unit and drive shaft and comprising a plurality of drive rollers constructed and arranged for supporting and driving a curved needle around a circular path of travel.

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