Suture passer
US6997932B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2901
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for the placement of sutures and for the purpose of approximating tissue includes an elongate body member, a suture deployment system, and a catch. Methods of placing sutures include inserting and deploying in a patient a device including an elongate body member, a suture deployment system, and a catch. The suture deployment system is disposed at a distal portion of the elongate body member, and includes a suture carrier having a sharpened distal end for tissue penetration and a notch for holding a formed suture tip. The catch is disposed on the elongate body member to receive and retain the formed suture tip.
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