Vascular suturing device with needle capture
US8083754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/06009
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical device of suturing vascular vessels is described, as well as methods for suturing tissue employing the surgical device. The device includes at least one needle advanceable through tissue and into a needle capture element within a distal end of the surgical device to draw lengths of suture material which can then be used to close various puncture wounds, particularly in vascular tissue.
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