Surgical suture instrument
US5431666A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2050/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical apparatus, method of use and instrumentation kit are provided for suturing body tissue. The apparatus includes a handle assembly and an elongated body assembly detachably engaged to the handle assembly. The elongated body assembly includes an actuating mechanism for sequentially pulling the first and second ferrule portions of a length of suture material through body tissue. The length of suture material and the first and second ferrule portions are releasably retained in the elongated body assembly. The instrumentation kit includes the surgical apparatus and at least one additional elongated body assembly in an enclosure.
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