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Hollow suture needle with handle

US7704262B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Linvatec Corporation · US

Inventors

Mark A. Bellafiore · Clearwater, US
Steven E. Fitts · New Port Richey, US
Peter C. Miller · Largo, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 18, 2004
Grant date	Apr 27, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 13, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2017/06076
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A suture needle instrument having improved connection means enabling a hollow suture needled to be attached to a handle in a variety of orientations. The suture needle is provided with user accessible suture channels and suture advancing wheels to facilitate cleaning and repair.

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