Suture retriever
US6517552B1 · kind B1 · utility
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19Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2927
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An instrument for retrieving suture within a patient has a shaft with proximal and distal ends. The distal end terminates in a sharp tip. An opening is provided proximal to the sharp tip. A jaw captures suture slidably within the opening. A hand mechanism disposed on the proximal end of the shaft opens and closes the jaw.
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