Placing sutures
US6936054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A suturing instrument is configured for to apply sutures to approximate, ligate, or fixate tissue in, for example, open, mini-incision, trans-vaginal, or endoscopic surgical procedures. The suturing instrument includes an elongate body member, a needle exit port, a needle receiving port, and a needle deployment mechanism. The suturing instrument eliminates the need for a preassembled needle and suture and reduces or eliminates the possibility of needle loss during suturing.
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