Laparascopic suturing instrument
US5713908A · kind A · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2927
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing instrument (10) is disclosed having a handle (11) with finger rings (16, 17), a surgical needle (14) pivotably mounted to the handle, and grasping jaws (12, 13) for securing the pivotal position of the needle. The needle has a suture receiving recess (26) and a latch (27) pivotable between a closed position overlying the recess and an open positioning unobstructing the recess.
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