Low profile intraluminal suturing device and method
US5921994A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/0472
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved suturing device and method is provided. The suturing device is of the type including a guide body and means on the guide body for translating at least one needle relative to the guide body. The suturing device is improved by providing a rotatable sleeve disposed over at least a distal portion of the guide body to facilitate introduction of the device to a puncture site.
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