Suturing apparatus
US4899746A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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