Suturing instrument with multiple rotatably mounted offset needle holders and method of using the same
US6004332A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2217/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for suturing anatomical tissue with a suture needle includes a barrel having two needle holding apparatus therein which can be manipulated from a proximal end of the barrel. Jaws of each needle holding apparatus are offset from a rotatable shaft by a transverse arm. In an insertion position, the jaws are confined within the diametrical dimension of the barrel at a distal end thereof. After insertion, the jaws can be manipulated to extend beyond the diametrical dimension of the barrel to provide a large working span in which tissue can be sutured.
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