Needle for suturing instrument
US8066737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/035
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and a method for surgical suturing with thread management. An apparatus for tissue suturing including a cartridge having a suturing needle having a pointed end, a blunt end and notches, the suturing needle capable of rotating about an axis; a pusher assembly comprising a cartridge holder having a needle rotation drive capable of releasably engaging the cartridge and rotating the suturing needle about the axis; and an actuator capable of releasably engaging the needle rotation drive to rotate the needle rotation drive. A method for suturing tissue including placing a suturing device having a cartridge containing a suturing needle to span separated tissue segments; activating an actuator to cause rotational movement of the suturing needle through the separated tissue segments; and deactivating the actuator to stop an advancing movement of the suturing needle to cause a suturing material to be pulled through the separated tissue segments forming a stitch.
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