Sewing device
US5080663A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sewing device is described for use in surgical procedures inside a patient, which can be used without the need to make an external incision in the patient. The device comprises a slot to which suction is applied at a plurality of locations to suck in a double-layer of tissue, and a needle for passing a tag into and through the double layer. The tag may have an article attached thereto, for example a sensor/transmitter.
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