Endoscopic knot tying apparatus and methods
US5234443A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/3445
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suture applying and tying device comprises at least one grasping device for securing a length of suture, a second grasping device for forming a loop in a length of the suture, and a pushing rod for advancing the loop towards tissue.
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