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Suturing apparatus and method of suturing

US6500184B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 2001
Grant dateDec 31, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/06185
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for suturing a deep incision or wound through the abdominal fascia on an animal or human, and method of suturing.

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