Suturing device and method
US6562052B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2911
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing device and method allows a physician to remotely suture biological tissue. The device includes an elongate body, first and second arms operably connected to the elongated body, whereby each arm mounts an end portion of a suture, and first and second needles, each needle having a distal end and being mounted such that the distal end of the needle is movable to engage respective end portions of said suture. The suturing apparatus further includes an actuator which drives the needles to engage the suture non-simultaneously.
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