Apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing
US7862572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/2943
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for minimally invasive suturing is disclosed. A suturing device for minimally invasive suturing includes an elongated barrel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis therebetween; a suture head assembly extending from the distal end of the elongated barrel; a suturing needle having a pointed end and a blunt end, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis approximately perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the elongated barrel, wherein the pointed end of the suturing needle is positioned within the suture head assembly prior to and after rotation of the suturing needle; and an actuator extending from the proximal end of the elongated barrel to actuate a drive mechanism having a needle driver for engaging and rotating the suturing needle.
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