Protective surgical sewing needle
US5431678A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical sewing needle, including a generally arcuate needle body having a first end for receiving suture material and a second end which forms a sharp point, the needle body being flexible between closed and open positions, the first end protecting the second end in the closed position to prevent the sharp point from unintentional punctures, the needle body being biased such that the first and second ends are separated from each other in the open position to facilitate suturing.
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